In South African indigenous cultures, the surrounding land and resources become part of the people. With a metaphysical connection to the natural world, it is no surprise that Mpumalanga-born...
Fashion
Q&A: Michael Reid talks to us about his unisex brand Xavier Sadan
Xavier Sadan crept into our world when we noticed it after it was shortlisted for the SAFW Scouting Menswear Competition 2020. We weren't the only ones to notice the work of designer Michael Reid....
H&M x Lee collection launches along with sustainability tips from creatives
All fashion should be sustainable fashion. Change the business model. Slow down production. Produce only what sells. Insist on ethical labour conditions. Don’t let profit stand in the way of change....
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,...
Book review: Earth Logic calls for less consumption and more care
Kate Fletcher and Mathilda Tham’s Earth Logic (see link below) is a compelling free-to-read, free-to-share, intervention on sustainable fashion and the industry’s shortcomings. In fact, it is a...
Twyg Changemaker Lara Klawikowski innovates through design as well as materials
The magic of Lara Klawikoski is that there is no designer quite like her. Her designs are instantly recognisable for their soft, ethereal quality and yet, the designer continues to innovate through...
Part Two: Preferred South African plant fibre textiles
This is *part two in our series on preferred textiles available in South Africa and where to find them. It's a non-exhaustive list of natural plant fibres like cotton, linen hemp, and rPET, and...
Pandemic sewing surge is a chance to rediscover the practical arts
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought sewing and craft and their practical uses into the news. Some sewing machine manufacturers saw a shortage as both big-box retailers and small shops experienced a...
4 Places to get sustainable gifts for children
With Christmas Day in a few days time, finding gifts for your loved ones can be challenging and stressful, especially if you are looking for more sustainable options. For children, its especially...
Q&A: At Mors Design old tyre tubes are turned into bags
In 2015, Cape Town-based Raihana Govender co-founded Mors Design, an up-cycle initiative specialising in manufacturing bags made from recycled tyre tubes. When she met a designer who had made a bag...
Download the Twyg zine for your summer holiday reading
In celebration of the Twyg Awards winners and finalists, we've curated a zine filled with images and stories about our winners and finalists. Take your time to read it - there is no rush. You will...
Phygital retailer EGG launches with ambitions to boost local product
Cavendish Square ushered in December with the grand opening of concept store best described as a collaborative retail platform and “omni-retail experience and platform redefining the retail...
Q&A: Anyango Mpinga unveils real life truths with a digital fashion campaign
On her twitter feed, Nairobi-born designer Anyango Mpinga referred to her latest campaign as having its roots in a crazy idea. She wrote, "I had this crazy idea for a campaign to dress women in...
Q&A: Shamyra Moodley sees the future of sustainable fashion as DIY-fashion-meets-art
Former accountant turned designer Shamyra Moodley recently participated in her first fashion show. Selected as one of the six designers to join African Fashion International's 2020 year-long...
Winners of Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2020 announced
The second annual Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards took place last night at Rewoven's recycling textile warehouse in Cape Town. Amongst the prestigious awards handed out on the night, designer Lara...