2019 Awards Archives

Amanda Laird Cherry is a sustainable fashion success story

Amanda Laird Cherry is a sustainable fashion success story

The name Amanda Laird Cherry is synonymous with the promise and possibility of South African fashion. Whether we’re talking about the nearly 25 year old label, or its founder by the same name, ALC, as it is affectionately known, has...

June 23, 2021

South Africa’s elusive fashion legend Clive Rundle is back on the SAFW runway

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South Africa’s elusive fashion legend Clive Rundle is back on the SAFW runway

Clive Rundle’s clothes have always been able to speak for themselves. Famously driven by his technical prowess, attention to detail and a dedication to perfecting design crafts, the eponymous label has been a leader in South African fashion since 1983....

April 19, 2021

Sindiso Khumalo uses fashion to tell stories of women’s empowerment and global sheroes

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Sindiso Khumalo uses fashion to tell stories of women’s empowerment and global sheroes

Sindiso Khumalo is not just a LVMH finalist. An unofficial family historian, textile designer and social activist, she represents the social possibilities which can be opened up through fashion. And now, as the (joint) recipient of one of the fashion...

February 18, 2021

Lukhanyo Mdingi chooses to design with integrity and intention

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Lukhanyo Mdingi chooses to design with integrity and intention

From a technical prowess honed during his time at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, to a debut at New York Fashion Week in 2019, Lukhanyo is no small-time designer. Added to this, Lukhanyo was hand picked to participate in...

January 25, 2021

Winners of the 2019 Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards announced

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Winners of the 2019 Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards announced

Finally, the night arrived to celebrate and recognise local designers’ who innovate and create beautiful, sustainable fashion.The inaugural Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards event attracted more than 100 designers, retailers and environmental activists to the Rooftop on Bree in Cape Town...

September 20, 2019

Finalists for Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2019 announced

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Finalists for Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2019 announced

We are thrilled to report that there was an overwhelming response to the call for nominations for the inaugural Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2019. We thank all the designers, retailers and influencers who took the time to submit work and...

September 13, 2019

Meet our judges for the Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards

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Meet our judges for the Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards

For the inaugural Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards we wanted our judges to have different skills and knowledge to bring to the judging process. We’re delighted to say that we’ve achieved this. We have representation from education, fashion activism, styling, editorial,...

August 14, 2019

Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards: 2019 Nominations Are Open

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Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards: 2019 Nominations Are Open

We’re delighted to announce that the inaugural Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards are open for nominations. These awards recognise Southern African designers who have implemented a sustainable design approach and foster ethical practices in the fashion industry.

July 8, 2019

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