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These 5 local decor brands take eco seriously

New interior design trends are being driven by the increasing demand for closed material loops and a circular economy. When asked to comment on what constitutes sustainable furniture and what one should consider when sourcing sustainable furniture, Gareth Pearson of...

May 19, 2023

Unveiling Africa’s six greatest places of 2023

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Unveiling Africa’s six greatest places of 2023

From lush rainforests and wildlife sanctuaries to majestic pyramids and thriving fashion capitals, Africa’s diversity of natural and manmade wonders continues to appeal to travellers worldwide. But this year’s TIME magazine World’s Greatest Places challenges the conventional image of Africa,...

March 22, 2023

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Fashion has a transparency issue

The transparency that may exist within the fashion industry is chiefly found in the first and second tiers of the manufacturing process. These tiers are the operations closest to the consumer, such as at factories that make the clothes and...

February 20, 2023

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“Out of Sight, Out of Mind” – The hidden impacts of fashion’s convoluted supply chain

If you’re buying fast fashion, chances are your clothes have been on a long, unseen journey passing through many different hands in many different countries. It may be the convoluted norm of globalised fashion supply chain, but it’s also a...

February 20, 2023

10 South African products for a sustainable skincare routine

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10 South African products for a sustainable skincare routine

Founder of Plaiin and graduate in organic skincare formulation, Megan Cozens sums up skincare well: “Ultimately, you want a product with as few ingredients as possible. Simple, yet effective.” She says the more we care about what we put onto...

October 26, 2022

Q&A: Samantha Rayment showcases the work of local artisans through handcrafted rope bags

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Q&A: Samantha Rayment showcases the work of local artisans through handcrafted rope bags

KELP by Ray is a Cape Town-based sustainable fashion brand that sells a range of high-quality cotton rope bags. Each bag is individually handcrafted by local artisans in the Mother City from locally sourced materials. Their versatile bags are made...

October 14, 2022

3 Upcycling initiatives reimagining plastic and textile waste

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3 Upcycling initiatives reimagining plastic and textile waste

Waste is a symptom of a consumerist, linear economic system that thrives on extracting natural resources to create more stuff than is necessary. As a remedy, the circular economy is widely viewed as a pathway towards a more sustainable future....

October 13, 2022

A three-year review of the clothing Master Plan

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A three-year review of the clothing Master Plan

There was once a thriving local textile production industry in South Africa employing thousands of people, a country which now needs radical job creation. The three-year-old Retail, Clothing, Textile, Footwear, and Leather (R-CTFL) Master Plan outlines a vision for how...

September 6, 2022

Q&A: Tamburai Chirume on how women challenge the fashion system

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Q&A: Tamburai Chirume on how women challenge the fashion system

Tamburai Chirume’s role in the fashion industry is constantly evolving and developing, but one constant is her focus on challenging the idea that sustainability and a regenerative fashion future is about raw materials and sourcing natural fabrics. The co-founder of...

September 2, 2022

Q&A: Phumelela Malinga creates inclusive gender-neutral clothing

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Q&A: Phumelela Malinga creates inclusive gender-neutral clothing

The first thing you will notice about local brand BY PHUME’s designs is that they are unafraid to go against the grain. Started by Phumelela Malinga, a mechanical engineering graduate Design Indaba Emerging Creatives almuni, BY PHUME is committed to...

August 19, 2022

Veldskoen adds a star quality to its footprint

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Veldskoen adds a star quality to its footprint

Veldskoen launched the new Ranger Boot that leaves a positive impact in more ways than one. Called the Ranger Social Impact Boots, the shoes have messages imprinted on their soles that leave footsteps with inspirational words such as “trust”, “pause”,...

August 11, 2022

7 Indigenous nurseries to know for spring planting

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7 Indigenous nurseries to know for spring planting

Spring is nearly upon us which means…gardening season! And plenty of planning whether you’re adding to, rejuvenating an established garden, or starting from scratch. But what to plant and where to source? According to multiple sources, “South Africa is home...

August 2, 2022

Q&A: Nonhlanhla Blessing Ndlovu turned a hobby into Crochet Couture

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Q&A: Nonhlanhla Blessing Ndlovu turned a hobby into Crochet Couture

Twenty-one-year-old Nonhlanhla Blessing Ndlovu taught herself how to crochet from YouTube during the COVID-19 pandemic. What started as a lockdown hobby and a way to soothe her anxiety has bloomed into a business, Crochet Couture ZA, that allows Nonhlanhla to...

July 31, 2022

6 Textile certifications to look for when buying natural fibres in South Africa

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6 Textile certifications to look for when buying natural fibres in South Africa

Natural fibres are renewable and biodegradable, which makes them preferred textiles for a circular fashion industry. But, while natural fibres are inherently more sustainable, it does not always mean that the process of farming and processing them is ethical and...

July 5, 2022

11 Local makers working with South African wool

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11 Local makers working with South African wool

South African wool, specifically locally grown, regeneratively farmed wool, is key to the revival of the textile industry and to building a sustainable, ethical and regenerative fashion system. Wool is a renewable, regenerative, biodegradable natural fibre. Unlike synthetic fibres, it...

July 5, 2022

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These 5 local decor brands take eco seriously

Unveiling Africa’s six greatest places of 2023

Fashion has a transparency issue

“Out of Sight, Out of Mind” – The hidden impacts of fashion’s convoluted supply chain

10 South African products for a sustainable skincare routine

Q&A: Samantha Rayment showcases the work of local artisans through handcrafted rope bags

3 Upcycling initiatives reimagining plastic and textile waste

A three-year review of the clothing Master Plan

Q&A: Tamburai Chirume on how women challenge the fashion system

Q&A: Phumelela Malinga creates inclusive gender-neutral clothing

Veldskoen adds a star quality to its footprint

7 Indigenous nurseries to know for spring planting

Q&A: Nonhlanhla Blessing Ndlovu turned a hobby into Crochet Couture

6 Textile certifications to look for when buying natural fibres in South Africa

11 Local makers working with South African wool

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