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.

Resources and materials

  • Uses materials that are durable, natural or recycled
  • Works with upcycled and secondhand materials, such as curtains, sheets, tablecloths, and clothing
  • Incorporates unconventional materials from waste streams, such as aluminium blinds and mosaic glass offcuts

Making and manufacturing

  • Produces small batches to minimise waste
  • Each piece is made by hand by Casbeth herself

Product and design

  • Drapes on dress forms to reduce waste in the cutting process
  • Has a made-to-order model
2025 Nominee: Emerging Designer Award

Address

Pretoria, South Africa