Leandi Mulder and Frances van Hasselt are long-standing friends who apply the same design practices and philosophies. They share a fascination and respect for the natural world and understand the...
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How Green Degree supports education programmes through upcycled denim
Green Degree does a few things: It upcycles old denim into new items; it raises funds; and it supports education by equipping learners with classroom tools. Founded in 2019 by Anne Henderson and...
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,...
Q&A: Why slow fashion enthusiast Stella Hertantyo loves clothes swaps
Ahead of our monthly swap shop we reached out to one of our favourite South African slow fashion enthusiasts, Stella Hertantyo to give us a low down on why she loves swapping clothes. When did you...
Why the trade of exotic leather products is more sustainable than you may think
The fashion industry tries to do the right thing when it comes to sustainability – after all, its profits increasingly depend on it. But it needs help. This is where science comes in. It is the job...
Q&A: Nadya von Stein designs with a deep respect for the natural world
Nadya von Stein's work reflects her South African upbringing and European heritage. Her home merged the creative influence of her mother, who comes from a line of Italian dressmakers, with the...
Fast fashion brand Foschini partners with Yaga to encourage resale and reuse
In the first two weeks of a three-month partnership between Yaga and Foschini, 7800 people have participated in its offering and to date the second-hand clothing trading platform has seen a 20%...
All Dressed Up
Fashion designers speak volumes through an inspired vocabulary of fabric and form. But sometimes it’s good to hear directly from them. We spoke to three designers – Yui Keeping of Wanida Boutique,...
Q&A: Françoise Jeanne de Villiers on her slow fashion start up Studio Çoise
Studio Çoise is a slow fashion label founded by Françoise Jeanne de Villiers in the Cape Winelands. Clothes are made by hand and with love. The home-based studio has a strong focus on quality...
9 Fashion brands making winter-warming mohair jerseys
Ahead of the two cold fronts expected to roll across South Africa over the next few days, we have made a selection of mohair jumpers to keep you warm. Mohair, the fleece of the Angora goat, is a...
Q&A: Asha : Eleven does good, inspiring stuff to inspire others to do the same
Olivia Kennaway founded Asha : Eleven in 2018. Ethics and sustainability are the driving force behind her Cape Town-based brand. Olivia, a mother of two, is on the Fashion Revolution South Africa...
Q&A: Fikile Sokhulu became a fashion designer to bring her illustrations to life
Durban-based designer Fikile Sokhulu has been intriguing us ever since she was a fashion student at Durban University of Technology. After graduating in 2017, she has focussed on developing her...
Ky Bxshxff reviews SAFW SS21 catwalk shows from the comfort of their couch
Most of my fashion upbringing happened around a runway. I started my career as an intern at Joburg Fashion Week and Cape Town Fashion Week, where I worked a further six years in various roles,...
SA Fashion Week adds Artho Eksteen to its list of stellar New Talent Search winners
Established over two decades years ago, the SA Fashion Week New Talent Search competition is a well-respected industry springboard. It has helped launch the likes of household South African...
“The Coutts Collection is a great honour to our family”
Nicholas Coutts and LVMH Prize 2021 finalist Lukhanyo Mdingi first met when they were fashion students at Cape Peninsula University of Technology and Design Academy of Fashion, respectively, and...