Author: Nobanzi Sokhuthu
Q&A with founders of new African luxury fashion rental platform R’Frique
Luxury redefined: R’Frique is making high-end African fashion more accessible and sustainable—one rental at a time. In this Q&A, founders Ceejay Ndlovu and Lebi Barfour-Osei share how their platform champions slow fashion, celebrates African design, and challenges the norms of...
Q&A: Kenyan designer Jamie Kimani uses fashion to foster pride and self-expression
Jamie Kimani is the founder and creative director of Sevaria, a Nairobi-based brand that includes upcycled and deadstock materials to produce genderfluid pieces. His collections feature made-to-order or limited edition garments, finding inspiration from African cultures and religions. “We’re keen...
Guide: Six of South Africa’s best farm stalls
Farm stalls form an integral part of South Africa’s road trip culture. Whether you’re looking for a nutritious snack on the go, a unique gift, or fresh, locally grown produce, these roadside stops offer a selection of products that are...
Q&A: Hamaji is a love letter to handcraft and heritage
Having grown up in Nairobi with a conservationist father and a botanist mother, Louise Sommerlatte has always had an appreciation for the beauty of the natural world. She founded her brand Hamaji − named after the Swahili word for ‘nomadic’ −...
5 Fashion creatives and their slow fashion commitments
Small shifts can have a big impact. Deciding to mend our clothing, shop secondhand, or breathe new life into the clothes we already own through clever styling are simple yet impactful ways to reduce our fashion footprint. With that in...
44 Stanley is a beloved hub for conscious shopping
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]A little more than two decades ago a collection of scruffy 1930s light industrial buildings in Johannesburg were converted into a creative and business hub. When Brian Green founded 44 Stanley in 2003, the...
Q&A: Abasiekeme Ukanireh of Éki Kéré reimagines sustainable fashion with raffia
Meet Abasiekeme Ukanireh, founder and creative director of Éki Kéré. The Nigerian brand was founded in 2020 to challenge, transform and redefine fashion stereotypes while embracing African heritage and traditions. Éki Kéré founder Abasiekeme Ukanireh Tell us about yourself and...
Ilkhe du Toit connects fashion with its origin
Ilkhe du Toit grew up on a Merino sheep farm in Karoo, central South Africa. The fashion and textile designer’s childhood helped her develop an early connection to natural fibres and a deep respect for the resources involved in textile...
What’s the oldest item in your wardrobe? We asked 6 fashion enthusiasts
Our wardrobes are filled with memories and meaning. There are clothes that you bought with your first pay check, those that were handed down from family or the ones that you bought on a special trip. We asked six people...
Q&A: SOKO Kenya uses fashion as force for good
SOKO Kenya is much more than just a clothing factory. Situated in Kikambala, Kilifi in Kenya, SOKO offers cut, make and trim services in an eco-factory built from compressed earth. Producing high-quality clothing while providing living wage jobs, supporting people...
Q&A: Bambizulu baskets embody both craft and spiritual practice
Baskets are not merely functional items; they are a celebration of culture, a form of storytelling, and a medium for social commentary. Bambizulu is a South African organisation that produces high quality woven products that are not harmful to the...
Earth Age’s inspiring journey from local studio to global sustainable fashion brand
"We create with natural fibres that have been gently nurtured through their journey from Earth to Earth Age."
Dathonga Designs preserves weaving traditions in rural Mozambique
Founded by Marcia Nangy O’Connell in 2003, Dathonga Designs blends modern design with traditional Mozambican crafts. Honouring the past, this Mozambican brand is committed to preserving indigenous knowledge and skills while designing for contemporary living. We caught up with Marcia...