In celebration of South Africa’s sustainable fashion designers, this new editorial showcases sustainably and ethically made garments designed by Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2023 finalists. Thirty one finalists were selected from a total of 103 nominations by an independent and international jury of experts. The winners of the 11 awards categories were announced at an event on 23 November in Cape Town, where this editorial featured against a wall in the venue. Photographed by Luxolo Witvoet, the shoot was directed by Tandekile Mkize and styled by Thapelo Mofokeng. Read more about all finalists and winners here. Full credits below.
Above: Thapelo wears a Sipho Mbuto layered calico dress and Zintle Sigila wears an Inke Knitwear wool gilet and Sipho Mbuto layered calico skirt. Sipho Mbuto is a finalist in the Trans-seasonal Design Award presented by COUNTRY ROAD. Inke Knitwear is a finalist in the Farm-to-Fashion Award category.
Above: Zintle wears Inke Knitwear wool gilet with fringe detail.
Above: Colleen Ngcangata and Thapelo wear pieces from VNTU’s Children of The Sun collection. VNTU is a finalist of the Emerging Designer Award presented by SKYY Vodka and Pantone Sundays.
Above left: Colleen wears UNI FORM x Inke Knitwear mohair and wool dress with stacked Verse belter bags in tan, mother of pearl and black. Verse is the winner of the Accessories Award and UNI FORM is the winner of the Nicholas Coutts Artisanal Fashion Award presented by the V&A Waterfront. Above right. Thapelo wears a Yarnh hemp/cotton blend suit. Yarnh is a finalist of the Farm-to-Fashion Award.
Above: Zintle and Thapelo wear UNI FORM x Inke Knitwear mohair and wool dresses.
Above: Thapelo carries Sixx6 leather bag. Sixx6 is a finalist in the Innovative Design and Materials Award presented by Polo South Africa.
Above left: Thapelo wears a SinCHUI puffer layered over a lime parker. SinCHUI is the winner of the Innovative Design and Materials Award presented by Polo South Africa. Above right: Zintle and Thapelo wear Mo-hey by Chommies mohair blouse and jersey. Mo-hey is a finalist in the Social Impact Award.
Above left: Thapelo wears Bash Studios boiler suit and jacket and SoulShooz sandals. Bash Studios is a finalist in the Emerging Designer Award presented by SKYY Vodka and Pantone Sundays. SoulShooz is a finalist in the Footwear Award. Above right: Abu Ngcangata wears a Munkus layered dress with a portrait of designer Thando Ntuli’s mother from AW 23 UMAMA collection. Munkus is the winner of the Trans-seasonal Design Award presented by COUNTRY ROAD, and took home the overall Changemaker Award presented by Foschini.
Above: Abu wears Khumo Morojele upcycled off-shoulder wool jersey and Thabo Makhetha Basotho blanket skirt. Khumo is the winner of the Emerging Designer Award presented by SKYY Vodka and Pantone Sundays, and Thabo is a finalist in the Trans-seasonal Design Award presented by COUNTRY ROAD.
Credits
Photographer: Luxolo Witvoet (@luxolowitvoet)
Fashion Editor: Tandekile Mkize (@themetastylist)
Stylist: Thapelo Mofokeng (@thapelomofokengstyling)
Models: Thapelo Mofokeng, Zintle Sigila, Colleen and Abulele Ngcangata (@teepeemafoks @zintlesigila_ @bellow_colleen @ abulelengcangata)
Assist: Gomolemo Moime & Ayabulela Zonke (@gomo_nemo and @ayabulelazonke3)
- Feature image: Zintle wears Munkus one shoulder asymmetrical dress is crocheted from bamboo/cotton blend yarn in tangerine
