At House of Akachi, sustainability is a way of life. Founder Nneji Akunne's passion and determination for sustainable development is as clear as it is for fashion. She sees fashion as a pathway...
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9 South African sustainable swimwear brands
It's time to enjoy the summer and the beach is calling. In preparation for our and your time off, we’ve been on the lookout for the most sustainable swimwear brands in South Africa. So here are our...
We know sweatshop clothing is bad – and buy it anyway. Here’s how your brain makes excuses
You face a dilemma. You’ve found the perfect shirt, and it’s an absolute bargain, but you notice it’s “Made in Bangladesh”. You’re conscious it was probably made using cheap labour. Do you buy it,...
Q&A: Gugu Peteni of GUGUBYGUGU says African design is innovative and global
GUGUBYGUGU, a South African fashion brand based in Gqeberha, is unapologetic, bold, genderless, and experimental. “Fashion to me means a host of things – it’s about identity, it’s feeling, it’s an...
Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards is South African sustainable fashion’s night out
The fourth edition of the Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards are proof that sustainability is at the heart of South African fashion. The annual awards recognise sustainable, circular and ethical...
Q&A: Designer Thando Ntuli reflects on the latest MUNKUS collection
MUNKUS was founded, in 2019, by Thando Ntuli. Born in Soweto, she was called “Munkus” by her family, a name that she now attaches to a sense of home. As the creative director and owner of the brand,...
Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2022 winners are announced
Twyg announced this year’s Sustainable Fashion Awards winners on 17 November 2022 at the Mount Nelson hotel in Cape Town. Designers and brands were awarded for their implementation of sustainable,...
99 Design is a new spot to shop local in the heart of Braamfontein
There’s a new kid on the block in the heart of Braamfontein – a curated, multi-label Johannesburg design store at 99 Juta Street. After a two-year journey 99 Design opened at the beginning of...
Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2022 Finalists Announced
The annual Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards strive to celebrate and support designers, creators, thought-leaders, and innovators who use best practices to help change fashion. The fourth annual...
Q&A: Designer Awa Meité pays homage to Mali’s design traditions
Awa Meité is a recognised multi-talented fashion and textile designer, filmmaker, stylist, and painter. Based in Mali’s capital city Bamako, Awa’s label spotlights local artisans who are responsible...
Big retailers must take the lead with sustainability – Country Road shows us how
When it comes to transforming fashion’s status quo, Country Road is making sustainability their company culture and setting the tone for other retail giants to do the same. The Australian retail...
Q&A: Jesmine Davids shares the making of Rebirth SA’s AW23 collection
Rebirth SA is a Johannesburg-based clothing brand established by founder and creative director Jesmine Davids, in 2018. “The brand is inspired by the streets for the streets practicing sustainable...
2 Young local designers join Casa93 in disrupting the industry at Paris Fashion Week
After an almost two-year-long mentorship and intercontinental correspondence with Paris-based alternative fashion school, Casa93, two South African sustainable designers – Nkosazana (Zaza) Hlalethwa...
7 South African hat brands to keep you shaded in style
With our outdoor lifestyles, we are susceptible to the sun's harmful UV rays. This means that as we gear up for the heat of summer, having a hat to protect you is a summer essential. “Since my...
What is the role of influencers in sustainable fashion?
We’ve all been there: a celebrity or Instagram influencer raves about a garment, and styles it impeccably, and all of a sudden we think we need it too. Social media has proven to be a powerful...