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CoralBloom
Jackie May

CoralBloom

CoralBloom makes nature-inspired apparel and lifestyle products. The business operates on a decentralised, demand-led manufacturing model, allowing it to support skilled local artisans, create flexible income opportunities – primarily for women – and scale responsibly while avoiding overproduction. As part...
March 9, 2026
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Nic & Nic
Jackie May

Nic & Nic

Nic & Nic is a South African accessory brand founded by Nichole Nyalungu, based in the Makhonjwa Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The brand transforms discarded inner tyre tubes and locally sourced materials into durable, functional bags and accessories....
November 27, 2025
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Earth Age
Jackie May

Earth Age

Earth Age is a South African accessory and wearable art brand founded in 2020 by Amy Kunz, Elektra Georgiadis, and Ashley Wager. The brand celebrates the feminine collective, the natural world, and artistic expression through meticulously handcrafted hats, bags, and...
November 27, 2025
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AAKS
Jackie May

AAKS

AAKS is a Ghana-based accessories brand founded by designer Akosua Afriyie-Kumi. Her designs reimagine traditional Ghanaian basket bags with contemporary colour, softness, and modern detailing. Each piece is handwoven in-house by skilled artisans. The brand ensures at least 90% of...
November 27, 2025
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WOTE: K.I. Design
Jackie May

WOTE: K.I. Design

WOTE K.I. Design is a Ghana-based fashion collective founded by Renée Neblett and Esi Ellen Otoo. Working within the Kokrobitey Institute, WOTE demonstrates how African craft, weaving heritage, and botanical dyeing can meaningfully shape the future of sustainable fashion. The...
November 27, 2025
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Casbeth
Jackie May

Casbeth

After witnessing the harm of overproduction and waste in the fashion industry, Casbeth Tshegofatso Marobane founded her eponymous label in 2025. Casbeth creates creative and culturally inspired pieces with a focus on craftsmanship, heritage and conscious design.
November 19, 2025
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MMUSOMAXWELL
Jackie May

MMUSOMAXWELL

MMUSOMAXWELL is an award-winning fashion brand based in Johannesburg, founded in 2017 by Mmuso Potsane and Maxwell Boko. Specialising in ready-to-wear garments, the brand is known for meticulous tailoring and a contemporary take on African heritage. Its designs draw from...
November 19, 2025
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Wanda Lephoto
Jackie May

Wanda Lephoto

Established in 2018, Wanda Lephoto is a luxury South African fashion brand driven by storytelling, heritage, research, and process. The brand draws inspiration from the African spirit, focusing on three pillars: plurality, community, and circularity. Their mission is to create...
November 19, 2025
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BOYDE
Jackie May

BOYDE

Founded in Johannesburg by Samkelo Boyde Xaba, BOYDE is a contemporary luxury clothing brand known for its timeless silhouettes, architectural lines, and elegant take on minimalism. The brand has achieved local and international recognition, including winning the SA Fashion Week Scouting...
November 19, 2025
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sinCHUI
Jackie May

sinCHUI

SinCHUI is a Cape Town-based slow design streetwear brand founded by Robyn Agulhas. The brand creates garments that are size-inclusive and gender-neutral, through limited runs and on a made-to-order basis. SinCHUI addresses the issue of waste in fashion through innovative...
August 26, 2025
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Botanical Nomad
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Botanical Nomad

Ira Bekker, also known as the Botanical Nomad, creates natural dyes with locally foraged botanicals and natural fibres. Ira contributes to South Africa's slow fashion system by teaming with designers who want to create biodegradable and earth-friendly textiles. Ira also educates...
June 11, 2025
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Asha Eleven
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Asha Eleven

Asha Eleven is a Cape Town-based fashion and lifestyle brand with a broad offering, from beautifully made basics to one-offs made from vintage upcycled fabrics. The label combines its signature custom-designed prints with timeless silhouettes, resulting in high-quality pieces made...
April 30, 2025
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Mother of Gao
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Mother of Gao

Mother of Gao is a South African brand that focuses on considerate, sustainable design across fashion and décor. Having recently debuted its first clothing collection at South African Fashion Week, the brand has grown from its origins in accessories to...
April 22, 2025
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Athena A
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Athena A

After witnessing the harm of overproduction and waste in the fashion industry, Casbeth Tshegofatso Marobane founded her eponymous label in 2025. Casbeth creates creative and culturally inspired pieces with a focus on craftsmanship, heritage and conscious design.
April 22, 2025
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Yarnh
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Yarnh

Yarnh is a South African menswear brand that produces high-quality garments blending modern aesthetics with consideration for the planet. Each garment is made with sustainability in mind – from the natural fibres used to the local artisans who produce them....
April 22, 2025
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