How a design duo created their made-in-Nigeria fashion brand This is US
A husband-and-wife design duo were inspired by a chair. A simple, curved wooden design with red upholstery fabric that survived decades in Osione Itegboje’s family home was formative to their Nigerian brand This is Us. What is unique about this chair—one that has...
Explainer: The statistics on why mending is so worthwhile
For every 5 items repaired, 4 fewer new purchases are made. That means fewer clothes in landfills and fewer sad, abandoned T-shirts. Learn why mending is the ultimate zero-waste power move – and how a few small stitches can make a big impact! Is mending worth the...
There is soft power in contemporary textile art
Every time I visit the Investec Cape Town Art Fair, I make it my mission to seek out the textile art. In earlier years I had to hunt for these pieces, most of which were woven....
Is Bianca Censori’s ‘naked dress’ a bold statement, or a product of misogyny?
Despite the many musical achievements celebrated at this year’s Grammy Awards, it was Bianca Censori’s red carpet appearance that won the award for most headlines. Walking the...
Explainer: The struggle for size inclusivity
Finding plus-size, sustainable fashion shouldn't be this hard. Many small brands struggle to expand their size range due to cost and expertise, while plus size shoppers are left...
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...
Explainer: Counterfeit culture and why fakes threaten designers and our economy
If clothing is designed in South Africa, produced in South Africa, and inspired by the symbolism of Xhosa beadwork, shouldn’t South Africans - not counterfeiters - benefit from...
Now is not the time to go “back to plastics”
Plastics resource extraction, production, and use are out of control. This is what a group of renowned scientists have declared. Plastics are driving climate change, polluting...
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Transcript: Interview with SACTWU’s Etienne Vlok about the retail and textile masterplan
On Wednesday, 3 June, editor-in-chief of Twyg Magazine, Jackie May was in conversation with...
Sustainable design resources
We don’t have much time to change consumption habits and production patterns to address climate change and social justice. To save you time, we have curated this list of essential resources.