Nobanzi Sokhuthu, Author at twyg

Q&A: House of AKACHI designer Nneji Akunne says fashion can drive sustainable development

At House of Akachi, sustainability is a way of life. Founder Nneji Akunne’s passion and determination for sustainable development is as clear as it is for fashion. She sees fashion as a pathway toward sustainable development. It’s no wonder then...

December 2, 2022

Q&A: Samantha Rayment showcases the work of local artisans through handcrafted rope bags

Fashion Q&A

Q&A: Samantha Rayment showcases the work of local artisans through handcrafted rope bags

KELP by Ray is a Cape Town-based sustainable fashion brand that sells a range of high-quality cotton rope bags. Each bag is individually handcrafted by local artisans in the Mother City from locally sourced materials. Their versatile bags are made...

October 14, 2022

Fashion

4 Fashion brands that use hemp

As the slow fashion movement grows, more brands are opting for materials that are environmentally friendly, use less water and energy, and are renewable. Hemp is one such hero fibre. Hemp is a fast-growing, multi-use, sustainable crop. It is also...

October 4, 2022

Q&A: Sabelo Shabalala on why Richmanskyf merges streetwear and high-end fashion

Fashion Q&A

Q&A: Sabelo Shabalala on why Richmanskyf merges streetwear and high-end fashion

Local designer, Sabelo Shabalala, is defying fashion’s rules and merging the worlds of high-end luxury with streetwear. The culmination is his boundary-pushing brand, Richmanskyf, which he describes as “a luxury streetwear brand, with revolutionary clothing”. Originally from the Eastern Cape,...

September 30, 2022

What ‘Glam Danger’ tells us about consumer behaviour

Fashion

What ‘Glam Danger’ tells us about consumer behaviour

What we wear tells us about our consumer behaviour. My first project, when I started working at Twyg in 2020, was to manage and create content for an Instagram account called Glam Danger. It was my passion project. I used...

September 6, 2022

We’ve all heard of SHEIN. But why are people buying from them?

Fashion

We’ve all heard of SHEIN. But why are people buying from them?

Online retailer SHEIN is regularly the subject of discussions about how it is responsible for the rise of ultra fast fashion, relies on exploitative labour practices, and creates garments containing elevated levels of toxic chemicals including lead and phthalates. So...

August 23, 2022

Q&A: Phumelela Malinga creates inclusive gender-neutral clothing

Fashion Q&A

Q&A: Phumelela Malinga creates inclusive gender-neutral clothing

The first thing you will notice about local brand BY PHUME’s designs is that they are unafraid to go against the grain. Started by Phumelela Malinga, a mechanical engineering graduate Design Indaba Emerging Creatives almuni, BY PHUME is committed to...

August 19, 2022

Q&A: Nonhlanhla Blessing Ndlovu turned a hobby into Crochet Couture

Fashion

Q&A: Nonhlanhla Blessing Ndlovu turned a hobby into Crochet Couture

Twenty-one-year-old Nonhlanhla Blessing Ndlovu taught herself how to crochet from YouTube during the COVID-19 pandemic. What started as a lockdown hobby and a way to soothe her anxiety has bloomed into a business, Crochet Couture ZA, that allows Nonhlanhla to...

July 31, 2022

Q&A: Afari creates clean skincare with an indigenous ‘hero’ ingredient

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Q&A: Afari creates clean skincare with an indigenous ‘hero’ ingredient

In South Africa, we live in landscapes rich with indigenous plants that have wide-ranging benefits from medicinal to skincare. Afari is a clean skincare brand embracing just this. Margaux Knuppe founded Afari after exiting her previous company, rubybox, in late...

July 29, 2022

Meet 8 young people acting and advocating for change

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Meet 8 young people acting and advocating for change

South African youth are known for speaking truth to power and taking the lead when it comes to creating positive change in our present and future. Marking 46 years since the historic Soweto Uprising, Youth Day is an important day...

June 16, 2022

Q&A: Sandi and Camila Gillman weave slowness in a world of speed

2021 Awards Fashion

Q&A: Sandi and Camila Gillman weave slowness in a world of speed

Sandi and Camila Gillman are the mother-daughter duo behind Cape Town-based textile studio, Sett & Beat. They were finalists at the Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2021 in the Textile Maker or Mill category. “Sett” is the term in weaving that...

June 3, 2022

Selling Secondhand Clothes is a Bustling Trade in Mfuleni

Fashion

Selling Secondhand Clothes is a Bustling Trade in Mfuleni

There is a growing number of secondhand clothing resellers and vintage stores in the formal market, as well as vendors and markets in the informal economy. We know very little about the origins of the garments, how they end up...

May 31, 2022

Q&A: Crochet designer Nthatuoa Makhapha on trusting her process and accepting the unexpected

Fashion

Q&A: Crochet designer Nthatuoa Makhapha on trusting her process and accepting the unexpected

In Sesotho, ‘Nthatuoa’ means ‘My loved one’, an apt name for this small business whose crocheted creations are intricate labours of love. NTHATUOA creates garments and accessories that allow for the preservation of the age-old skill of crocheting. We caught...

May 27, 2022

2021 Awards Fashion

Q&A: Alexa Schempers on the evolution of her circular fashion brand

Twyg Sustainable Fashion Award finalist Alexa Schempers tells us about her brand and her approach to sustainable fashion design

May 13, 2022

13 Local Brands Creating Ethical Jewellery to Treasure

Fashion

13 Local Brands Creating Ethical Jewellery to Treasure

Jewellery is a fantastic way to show off your unique style and turn even the simplest outfit into something special. But, pretty jewels often have an ugly backstory. For many centuries, precious metals (such as gold) often combined with gemstones,...

April 14, 2022

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Author: Nobanzi Sokhuthu

Q&A: House of AKACHI designer Nneji Akunne says fashion can drive sustainable development

Q&A: Samantha Rayment showcases the work of local artisans through handcrafted rope bags

4 Fashion brands that use hemp

Q&A: Sabelo Shabalala on why Richmanskyf merges streetwear and high-end fashion

What ‘Glam Danger’ tells us about consumer behaviour

We’ve all heard of SHEIN. But why are people buying from them?

Q&A: Phumelela Malinga creates inclusive gender-neutral clothing

Q&A: Nonhlanhla Blessing Ndlovu turned a hobby into Crochet Couture

Q&A: Afari creates clean skincare with an indigenous ‘hero’ ingredient

Meet 8 young people acting and advocating for change

Q&A: Sandi and Camila Gillman weave slowness in a world of speed

Selling Secondhand Clothes is a Bustling Trade in Mfuleni

Q&A: Crochet designer Nthatuoa Makhapha on trusting her process and accepting the unexpected

Q&A: Alexa Schempers on the evolution of her circular fashion brand

13 Local Brands Creating Ethical Jewellery to Treasure

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