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INKE Knitwear
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INKE Knitwear

INKE Knitwear produces knitted garments using mohair sourced from the Karoo and Eastern Cape. Garments are made in small batches to reduce waste and dead stock and are knitted by woman-led production teams in Cape Town. INKE’s pieces are modern...
June 18, 2025
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Mors Design
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Mors Design

Mors Design creates cosy and colourful knitwear using upcycled and natural materials in Cape Town. Founded by Raihana Govender, the brand is known for its MoLuv range of brightly coloured mohair jerseys and accessories, knitted by hand using locally sourced...
June 18, 2025
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FRED RICH
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FRED RICH

FRED RICH is an upcycled fashion brand handmade in Cape Town. Most garments are one-of-a-kind, upcycled from secondhand and vintage fabrics and garments. The brand prioritises natural fibres and is certified vegan. FRED RICH also focuses on community empowerment, partnering...
June 11, 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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Artfit
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Artfit

Artfit is a fashion brand founded by Megan Art. The brand focuses on upcycling off-cuts and fabric scraps into conceptual, textured garments. Artfit promotes sustainability through ethical sourcing of textiles and waste reduction. Resources and materials Uses fabric off-cuts and...
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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GUGUBYGUGU
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GUGUBYGUGU

Award-winning GUGUBYGUGU was established by Gqeberha-born designer Gugu Peteni. Her brand is known for its high-quality knitwear, made with locally produced merino wool and mohair. GUGUBYGUGU blends African heritage with street style silhouettes and high fashion in responsible and sustainable...
April 22, 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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Sett & Beat
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Sett & Beat

Sett & Beat is a textile design studio in Cape Town, designing and weaving small batches of homeware and bespoke textiles. The mother-daughter duo predominantly uses locally produced natural fibres to create limited-edition handwoven products. They also collaborate with makers,...
April 17, 2025
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ZURI and IMANI
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ZURI and IMANI

ZURI and IMANI is a surface pattern and textile design studio known for its contemporary take on African prints. After discovering that African wax cloth prints were not actually designed by Africans, the duo set out to change the narrative...
April 17, 2025
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VIVIERS
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VIVIERS

VIVIERS is an ethical clothing brand that creates luxurious, handcrafted garments designed to be heirloom pieces. Garments are made-to-order and individually cut from deadstock fabric, ensuring minimal waste at every step of the design process. VIVIERS is committed to transparency,...
April 9, 2025
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Kloset Klub
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Kloset Klub

Kloset Klub, formerly WISI-Oi, is a peer-to-peer marketplace where anyone can sell their new and gently worn clothing. Independent fashion brands are also able to open boutiques on the platform to sell new, dead stock or previously worn items. Kloset...
April 9, 2025
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Spiritgirl Activewear
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Spiritgirl Activewear

Spiritgirl produces high-quality activewear made locally using recycled textiles. The brand is committed to tackling plastic waste in the ocean, pledging to redirect 1kg of ocean-bound plastic for every Spiritgirl apparel sold through partnering with CleanHub. Resources and materials The...
March 3, 2025
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Vintage With Love
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Vintage With Love

Vintage with Love is a non-profit organisation that resells pre-owned garments to raise funds for charity. Since its inception, the organisation has raised and donated over R7 million to literacy charities across South Africa.
February 19, 2025
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