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Q&A: Kenyan designer Jamie Kimani uses fashion to foster pride and self-expression

Jamie Kimani is the founder and creative director of Sevaria, a Nairobi-based brand that includes upcycled and deadstock materials to produce genderfluid pieces. His collections feature made-to-order or limited edition garments, finding inspiration from African cultures and religions. “We’re keen...

March 26, 2025

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How a design duo created their made-in-Nigeria fashion brand This is US

A husband-and-wife design duo were inspired by a chair. A simple, curved wooden design with red upholstery fabric that survived decades in Osione Itegboje’s family home was formative to their Nigerian brand This is Us. What is unique about this...

March 26, 2025

Explainer: The statistics on why mending is so worthwhile

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Explainer: The statistics on why mending is so worthwhile

For every 5 items repaired, 4 fewer new purchases are made. That means fewer clothes in landfills and fewer sad, abandoned T-shirts. Learn why mending is the ultimate zero-waste power move – and how a few small stitches can make...

March 26, 2025

Q&A: Shelley Mokoena of Connade redefines minimalism

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Q&A: Shelley Mokoena of Connade redefines minimalism

Shelley Mokoena is the artist, designer and creative director behind Connade, the experimental luxury womenswear brand based in Johannesburg. She describes her work as meeting at the intersection of sculptural and surreal, ancient and contemporary. This is evident in Connade’s...

March 20, 2025

Guide: Six of South Africa’s best farm stalls

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Guide: Six of South Africa’s best farm stalls

Farm stalls form an integral part of South Africa’s road trip culture. Whether you’re looking for a nutritious snack on the go, a unique gift, or fresh, locally grown produce, these roadside stops offer a selection of products that are...

March 19, 2025

Explainer: Your clothes contain more plastic than you think

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Explainer: Your clothes contain more plastic than you think

Even garments labeled “100% cotton” are often held together with polyester thread – making it impossible to avoid plastic in our clothing. Almost all your clothes contain plastic – even ones labeled “100% cotton”. Learn how this hidden plastic affects...

March 19, 2025

Explore the roots of Stephanie Bentum’s textile art

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Explore the roots of Stephanie Bentum’s textile art

Much like unravelling a woolen jersey, it’s hard to say where creativity begins and ends. For Stephanie Bentum, the textile designer and maker behind some of South Africa’s most revered sustainable fashion collections, the origins of her creative practice can...

March 18, 2025

Sustainable marketing: How GoSolr got me

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Sustainable marketing: How GoSolr got me

This is the first column by Keri-Ann Stanton about sustainable marketing. We care about your sustainable business, and want it to be sustainable, so we’ll be sharing more business tips and ideas with you. The perfect communication or marketing strategy...

March 17, 2025

Here is why the circular economy needs to be just

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Here is why the circular economy needs to be just

The circular economy offers a fresh approach to how we produce and consume, focusing on reducing, reusing, recycling and recovering. It moves us away from the traditional “make, use, discard” model, creating a more sustainable system to balance the needs...

March 14, 2025

Explainer: The pros and cons of exotic leather

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Explainer: The pros and cons of exotic leather

Once a status symbol, exotic leather is now under fire – banned by major fashion weeks and dropped by luxury brands. But is it really worse than cow leather? And could bans cause unintended harm? Is exotic leather on its...

March 12, 2025

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Ella Buter has created a much-loved fashion brand with enduring appeal

In an industry dominated by fleeting trends and fast fashion, Ella Buter has carved out a space where timeless design, inclusivity, and thoughtful craftsmanship take centre stage. Her approach—slow, deliberate, and deeply personal—led to the creation of Superella, a brand...

March 10, 2025

Q&A: Hamaji is a love letter to handcraft and heritage

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Q&A: Hamaji is a love letter to handcraft and heritage

Having grown up in Nairobi with a conservationist father and a botanist mother, Louise Sommerlatte has always had an appreciation for the beauty of the natural world. She founded her brand Hamaji − named after the Swahili word for ‘nomadic’ −...

March 6, 2025

Meet the fixer: Peggy Mandega is a turntable repair technician

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Meet the fixer: Peggy Mandega is a turntable repair technician

The Fixer is a new series highlighting businesses or individuals who play a role in the circular economy by repairing and restoring the items we already own. As a salve to throwaway culture, fixers give precious items a new life...

March 5, 2025

Explainer: Cost per wear and why your ‘cheap’ clothing is actually expensive

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Explainer: Cost per wear and why your ‘cheap’ clothing is actually expensive

Fast fashion tricks us into thinking clothes are cheap – but if they fall apart after a few wears, they actually cost us more over time. Enter cost per wear (CPW). This is a simple way to rethink clothing value...

March 5, 2025

Conscious capsules are Mother of Gao’s slow fashion statement

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Conscious capsules are Mother of Gao’s slow fashion statement

Fast fashion teaches that creativity requires abundance. You have to have more to do more—more clothing, more trends, more newness. Refreshingly, South African slow fashion designer, Katlego Mokwana, began her brand to remind us that this is simply not true....

March 4, 2025

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