The Blueprint for a Regenerative Fashion Future calls for African ownership
A new manifesto from the African Fashion Coalition sets out a vision for regenerative fashion led by value retention and human-centred production
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Polo South Africa makes the case for wearing protein
A 100% locally produced winter wool collection entices us to swap out synthetic fibres for a natural animal fibre alternative
Fashion remembers faith
A fashion performance staged in St George’s Cathedral reflects on Black church culture, memory, ritual and the quiet power of dressing with dignity
How Alexa Schempers balances sustainability with business at Rethread
As her label grows, the designer reflects on the limits of upcycling, the pressures of production in South Africa, and redefining what sustainability means in practice
Stella McCartney x H&M proves fast fashion can scale sustainability
Since the first collaboration with the luxury fashion brand, this collection showcases H&M's sustainability strides over the past two decades
African craftsmanship is shaping a caring and circular fashion future
Speaking at Woven Threads VII, Omoyemi Akerele positions African craft as infrastructure for a regenerative fashion system built on care, equity and community.
15 Fashion brands making winter-warming jerseys
Where to find beautiful, ethically-made knitwear
Stop consuming, start creating
In response to mass consumption, Khensani Mohlatlole proposes we craft to reclaim our identities
12 Size-inclusive slow fashion brands leading change in South Africa
Twyg's listicle highlighting African, size-inclusive slow fashion brands
Oscars 2026: The red-carpet details we loved most
From Amazonian-grown fibres to politically charged brooches and intricate handiwork, here are the fashion details that stood out from the glitter.
Decolonising the lens at Fashion_The Image
Across two Johannesburg venues, a new exhibition reveals African fashion imagery as a collaborative language of identity, heritage and future-making.
Q&A: Nawaal Joosub on winning the SAFW Student Competition
The House of Nyx designer shares her SAFW experience and more
Heirs of Greatness: a new future for African craft and fashion
In Casablanca, Orun revealed a bold vision for Africa’s creative industries shifting from spectacle and visibility to systems, ownership and long-term cultural and economic power.
How do we reconcile our relationship with leather?
How did a material that was entrenched in sustainable systems become the enemy of ethical fashion?
10 Top moments that shaped African fashion in 2025
This was a year of momentum for African fashion. From museum exhibitions to global fashion stages, designers have shaped conversations about craft, culture, and sustainability.