Mending clothes goes a long way in increasing the longevity of our clothes. For centuries, tailors have been maintaining our clothing. To explore the role of tailors in our fashion ecosystems, I...
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Q&A: Zali Grai silhouettes are inspired by litter to help stop littering
Abigail Nyirenda recently shared her graduate collection with the world. Now she is ready to nurture her sustainable fashion brand, Zali Grai and apply her fashion education to the budding Zambian...
Q&A: Kirsty Bannerman of Coppélia creates conscious clothing for summer of dreams
Coppélia is a Cape Town-based clothing brand with a long history in the local fashion scene. The brand creates ethically-made, timeless pieces, that will remain wardrobe favourites for many years to...
True Fashion: Try on Green Programme Spotlights Young Talent and Tapestries of Change
From August to October 2021, the French Institute of South Africa, in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut South Africa, celebrated South African designers working towards a sustainable future...
South African designer duo MMUSOMAXWELL are Woolmark Prize 2022 finalists
From Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino Garavani to Karl Lagerfeld, the Woolmark Prize is considered one of the most prestigious awards for designers. The Woolmark Prize is an international award that...
Reebok takes action against climate change and action for a better future
Sustainability requires consistent effort, innovation and change. Reebok is doing just that – and making it actionable and accessible to help everyone make the transition to sustainable living....
Changemaker winner 2021: The Herd carves out space for beading in the fashion world
A fashion accessory brand took home both the Nicholas Coutts and the Changemaker presented by Country Road awards at the Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2021. Founded and directed by Mbali Mthethwa,...
Green Water, Blue Forest
The name of IAMISIGO’s SS22 collection is so simple that at a glance you might miss its super power: “Green Water, Blue Forest”. Water is generally blue, forests are green. By swapping these colours...
Levi’s is on a drive to change fashion for good
The clothing industry is facing an over-consumption crisis. And Levi’s® is not exempt from being part of the problem. Being cognisant of its complicity, the multi-national company has taken action...
Meet the winners of the Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2021
At the third annual Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards, held at the House Union Block in Cape Town city centre on Thursday, 18 November, 8 brands and designers were awarded for their efforts in moving...
The Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2021 Finalists
The third annual Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards, which will be held on Thursday 18th of November, celebrate and honour people and organisations working towards creating a better future for our...
3 African fashion weeks bring messages of hope, joy and community
Have you ever been in three places at once? In a globalised world, sometimes you need to be. The African fashion industry served up three events - Lagos Fashion Week (LFW), South African Fashion...
Country Road is going in the right direction for a sustainable future
Country Road has a clear vision to embed sustainability throughout its business. Sustainability is not just a gimmick or a way to curry favour with earth-conscious consumers. Instead, the Australian...
Q&A with Jordan Mwaura from Kenya’s Urban Pitchaz fashion collective
Meet Urban Pitchaz, a collective of four contemporary artists based in Nairobi, Kenya. The artists are focussed on fashion photography and film, telling authentic and relatable African stories. The...
Q&A: Xzavier Kunene explains why denim is a democratic fabric
Zxaveier Kunene juggles many roles. Formerly the Entertainment and Influencer Specialist at adidas South Africa, he recently moved to Reebok as Footwear Manager. He is also an independent designer...