From major luxury fashion houses passing down brands from generation to generation, and grandmothers passing on handicraft skills to mothers allowing their cupboards to be raided, mother figures are...
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How fashion is connected to loss of biodiversity
Aside from the environmental degradation that happens as a result of textile production, textile waste is becoming a growing biodiversity concern too.
Tania Kleintjes-Moses shares her passion for organic winemaking at Spier
Tania’s journey from childhood dreams of becoming a mad scientist to heading Spier’s organic wine production.
Here’s why West Africa’s fashion designers are world leaders in producing sustainable clothes
Every few weeks global fast fashion brands mass produce their latest clothing, pumping out garments to be sold around the world. There is growing criticism that it’s socially irresponsible to...
MUNKUS crafts timeless heirlooms and textile legacies for future generations
How Thando Ntuli of MUNKUS reimagines fashion, blending generational heritage with contemporary design and sustainable practices.
Fashion and identity in post-Apartheid South Africa
While the early democracy era placed a great emphasis on the Rainbow Nation, designers of now look to the past more than they look to a bright, new future, making the traditional cool again with their contemporary perspectives.
Q&A: Dicker & Dane infuse caretaking in both their work and romance
The duo takes us through what fashion and caretaking mean to both their work, as well as their romance as they revel in the success of their iconic Cape Town-turned-international brand, Dicker & Dane.
Why secondhand trading is not the solution to clothing waste
Fashion needs to rethink its business model to ensure that it doesn’t create excess. The second-hand market is not going to solve this problem.
Why fashion needs extended producer responsibility regulations
How extended producer responsibility regulations shift accountability to producers, encouraging sustainable and circular practices.
Nigerian powerhouse Omoyemi Akerele champions African fashion and industry change
Nigerian fashion powerhouse Omoyemi Akerele talks about creativity, tough conversations the industry must have and why a willingness to change is non-negotiable.
Join the first seasonal Twyg Swap&Mend on 23 March 2024 in Cape Town
Twyg’s Swap&Mends are back. This time we have additional experiences to further inspire your sustainable fashion journey. We want to ensure that you take home new fashion skills and leave having...
Why embracing circularity is essential for revolutionising fashion
Let's paint a picture. You’re pulling an outfit from your cupboard. Jeans and a nice top, for instance. The jeans are old - they were your mothers. Vintage. Worn, but in the best way. Older than...
What is in a label? Global Organic Textile Standard explains
Many fashion brands publicise that they source organic and eco textiles. Words like “eco-friendly”, “sustainably sourced” and “organic” appear on labels and marketing assets to show that they care...
Esther Mahlangu retrospective celebrates an African icon
Bold strokes and visually compelling patterns seamlessly fusing traditional African art and contemporary art have transformed the walls of the Iziko South African National Gallery in Cape Town -...
12 Gift ideas for sustainable lovers
Valentine’s Day - a day characterised by rampant consumerism - most often counters our sustainability mission by encouraging the exchange of unnecessary items as expressions of affection. A...