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10 Top moments that shaped African fashion in 2025
This was a year of momentum for African fashion. From museum exhibitions to global fashion stages, designers have shaped conversations about craft, culture, and sustainability.
13 South African sustainable swimwear brands
Your guide to swimwear made with care
Your go-to guide to thrift stores in South Africa
Thrifting can be a wonderful way of shopping sustainably and affordably while finding one-of-a-kind gems. However, as the popularity of thrifting rises, so too do the prices of these once-cheap clothes, as well as unsustainable market practices. Because of the...
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...
Review: Looking for clean make-up? We tried Essence
Now more than ever, people are serious about what they put into their bodies—but what about the stuff we put on our bodies? As the conversation around harmful food ingredients and chemicals found in certain fabrics grows louder, one sector...
How to make your loved clothes last
There is a reason for the slow fashion movement refrain that “the most sustainable clothes are the ones you already own”. Taking care of your clothes is one of the best ways to limit your fashion impact. By making your clothes...
Gift Guide: Books, family time and local designer goods
We asked current and previous winners of the Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards to share what they’re hoping for this Christmas, and what they’ll be gifting their loved ones. More time, slower living and conscious gifting are priorities. Katlego Mokwana Creative...
Easy steps to make your beauty routine more sustainable
Choosing to thrift, upcycle, swap, or shop sustainable brands is an easy way to gradually align our wardrobes with our sustainability ideals. But what about our beauty cupboards? As fast disposable fashion has surged, the world of makeup, skincare and...
The essential Pichulik guide on how to care for jewellery and make it last longer
One of the easiest ways to join the sustainable fashion movement is by simply taking care of what you already own. Before the boom of overconsumption, people owned fewer items, so practices such as mending and polishing were a part...
6 Brands that are striving for nature-friendly fashion
As consumers, it’s become increasingly important to consider a garment’s end-of-life when shopping. It is now widely known that synthetic fibres will not only take hundreds of years to biodegrade, but also contribute to environmental pollution by leaking chemicals into...
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 about the planet and people. But often the use of these...
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 pessimistic, but valid, outlook. However, there is beauty in a tradition that...
The Waste Guide: Refuse, reuse and recycle
Reason to care: Waste has become the symptom and symbol of our linear capitalistic economic system that prioritises overproduction and overconsumption. Convenience has become a key to maintaining our fast-paced lives. But, the waste we create in pursuit of convenience...
The Home Guide: Create an Earth-friendly home
Reason to care: For many of us, our homes are spaces of comfort and familiarity. When it comes to sustainable living, our homes are an important focus, because they are one of the few spaces we can control. There are...