Nobanzi Sokhuthu, Author at twyg

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...

May 6, 2025

Q&A: Kenyan designer Jamie Kimani uses fashion to foster pride and self-expression

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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...

March 26, 2025

Q&A: Shelley Mokoena of Connade redefines minimalism

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Q&A: Shelley Mokoena of Connade redefines minimalism

March 20, 2025

Guide: Six of South Africa’s best farm stalls

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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...

March 19, 2025

Q&A: Hamaji is a love letter to handcraft and heritage

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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’ −...

March 6, 2025

5 Fashion creatives and their slow fashion commitments

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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...

February 6, 2025

44 Stanley is a beloved hub for conscious shopping

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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...

January 22, 2025

Q&A: Abasiekeme Ukanireh of Éki Kéré reimagines sustainable fashion with raffia

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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...

December 27, 2024

Ilkhe du Toit connects fashion with its origin

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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...

December 6, 2024

What’s the oldest item in your wardrobe? We asked 6 fashion enthusiasts

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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...

October 28, 2024

Q&A: SOKO Kenya uses fashion as force for good

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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...

September 27, 2024

Q&A: Bambizulu baskets embody both craft and spiritual practice

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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...

September 20, 2024

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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."

September 13, 2024

Dathonga Designs preserves weaving traditions in rural Mozambique

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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...

August 2, 2024

Q&A: Harmonie Mbunga celebrates African cloth and culture with UDO & HARMONY

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Q&A: Harmonie Mbunga celebrates African cloth and culture with UDO & HARMONY

Founded by Harmonie Mbunga, luxury fashion brand UDO & HARMONY celebrates African cloth and cultures through refined contemporary design. On her website, Harmonie says, “Our history matters. Our heritage belongs on the world stage, requires a seat at any table...

July 19, 2024

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Author: Nobanzi Sokhuthu

Q&A with founders of new African luxury fashion rental platform R’Frique

Q&A: Kenyan designer Jamie Kimani uses fashion to foster pride and self-expression

Q&A: Shelley Mokoena of Connade redefines minimalism

Guide: Six of South Africa’s best farm stalls

Q&A: Hamaji is a love letter to handcraft and heritage

5 Fashion creatives and their slow fashion commitments

44 Stanley is a beloved hub for conscious shopping

Q&A: Abasiekeme Ukanireh of Éki Kéré reimagines sustainable fashion with raffia

Ilkhe du Toit connects fashion with its origin

What’s the oldest item in your wardrobe? We asked 6 fashion enthusiasts

Q&A: SOKO Kenya uses fashion as force for good

Q&A: Bambizulu baskets embody both craft and spiritual practice

Earth Age’s inspiring journey from local studio to global sustainable fashion brand

Dathonga Designs preserves weaving traditions in rural Mozambique

Q&A: Harmonie Mbunga celebrates African cloth and culture with UDO & HARMONY

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