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Dr Samiksha Singh: The biggest culprit of microplastics is textiles and clothing

In just over 20 years the story of microplastics has gone from something newly described in 2004 to the dire reality of being overwhelmingly present in what we eat, drink, wear and inhale. And with it has come devastating consequences...

June 17, 2025

Q&A: Meet Redress Design Award 2025 finalist Casbeth Tshegofatso Marobane

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Q&A: Meet Redress Design Award 2025 finalist Casbeth Tshegofatso Marobane

South African designer Casbeth Tshegofatso Marobane is one of 10 finalists in the 2025 Redress Design Award. The competition celebrates designers who apply circular design principles by transforming waste textiles into garments. Casbeth holds a BA in Fashion Design from...

June 16, 2025

Lagos fashion: how designers make global trends uniquely Nigerian

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Lagos fashion: how designers make global trends uniquely Nigerian

African fashion has flourished in terms of creativity and innovation in recent years and is attracting global attention. Designers and labels are churning out garments that reflect African cities and how they interact with global trends. Think Nigeria’s Ejiro Amos...

June 16, 2025

What to see and do at AllFashion Sourcing 2025

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What to see and do at AllFashion Sourcing 2025

AllFashion Sourcing is set to take place soon at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 8 to 10 July 2025. The three-day business-focused trade show is a must for anyone working in or curious about the textile and...

June 11, 2025

Naked Ape and Ira Bekker use plant-dyes to create a fashion collection

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Naked Ape and Ira Bekker use plant-dyes to create a fashion collection

Made from botanically dyed natural fibres, Naked Ape’s latest collection took inspiration from an unlikely source: the city of Johannesburg. “It is almost an urban forest; a different kind of serenity within this really chaotic city,” says designer Shaldon Kopman....

June 11, 2025

How Trump’s trade war is supercharging the fast fashion industry

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How Trump’s trade war is supercharging the fast fashion industry

When US President Donald Trump introduced sweeping new tariffs on Chinese imports the goal was to bring manufacturing back to American soil and protect local jobs. However, this process of re-shoring is complex and requires years of investment and planning...

June 9, 2025

Mohair South Africa prepares for a new era

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Mohair South Africa prepares for a new era

South Africa produces more than half of the world’s mohair—an elegant, durable fibre used by designers across the globe. Now, with a new brand identity and sustainability partnerships in place, Mohair South Africa is future-proofing the industry while honouring its...

June 6, 2025

Explainer: Why clearing out your closet is a sustainable power move

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Explainer: Why clearing out your closet is a sustainable power move

Feeling overwhelmed by your wardrobe? A conscious declutter might be just what you need. When you let go of what’s not serving you, you make space for what actually works. You get to know your style better, buy with more...

June 6, 2025

Q&A: How Vogueish curates luxury goods, consciously

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Q&A: How Vogueish curates luxury goods, consciously

Vogueish offers a curated selection of pre-owned designer items, aiming to make luxury shopping more accessible and more sustainable. The online platform works to extend the lifecycle of every product through upkeep and, if necessary, refurbishment, ensuring pieces stay in...

May 28, 2025

Women in Zanzibar are reshaping the economy through seaweed farming

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Women in Zanzibar are reshaping the economy through seaweed farming

Zanzibar’s women have long farmed seaweed. Now, they’re cashing in as local startups add value to every strand, using their earnings to start businesses, build homes, and pay school fees. As the sun rises over Zanzibar’s pristine shores, a group...

May 28, 2025

Q&A: R&R Skincare’s Valerie Obaze on growing Africa’s beauty industry

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Q&A: R&R Skincare’s Valerie Obaze on growing Africa’s beauty industry

Valerie Obaze launched R&R Skincare in 2010 after becoming a mother for the first time. Wanting to find only the best natural products for her baby, she experimented with making products using locally sourced botanical ingredients. “When I discovered that...

May 26, 2025

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Explainer: Temu tactics

Ever found yourself buying something random on Temu and wondering “How did I end up here?” It’s not just you – it’s by design. From dopamine-boosting prize wheels to countdown timers, Temu uses casino-style tactics to keep you hooked. This...

May 23, 2025

A new pact aims to build a circular future for the SA fashion and textile industry

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A new pact aims to build a circular future for the SA fashion and textile industry

Can collaboration help fix fashion? In South Africa, Green Cape has launched an initiative to unite retailers, recyclers, designers, and policymakers to co-create a circular economy pact for the textiles industry. From local tailors to large manufacturers, the future of...

May 22, 2025

The Textilhafen turns textile waste into community action in Berlin

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The Textilhafen turns textile waste into community action in Berlin

Every week, Berlin’s Textilhafen receives 11 tonnes of donated clothes. What happens next is a remarkable story of circularity, community, and care—redistributing second-hand textiles to unhoused people, low-income families, and sustainability-minded artists.

May 22, 2025

Q&A: How Up-Fuse repurposes waste from Cairo’s Garbage City

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Q&A: How Up-Fuse repurposes waste from Cairo’s Garbage City

Up-Fuse is a social enterprise founded in 2015 by Yara Yassin, Rania Rafie and Lama El Khawanky. The organisation operates from Cairo’s Garbage City, an informal settlement on the Egyptian capital’s outskirts, which has no effective official garbage system. The...

May 12, 2025

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