How Alexa Schempers balances sustainability with business at Rethread
As her label grows, the designer reflects on the limits of upcycling, the pressures of production in South Africa, and redefining what sustainability means in practice
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Should you give handouts at traffic lights? A view from the street
My name is Chantel Sampson. I was a homeless person for six years. I lived at the foot of Table Mountain from 2018 onwards. You probably walked past me if you visited Van Riebeeck Park in Vredehoek. I was part...
What is Levi’s doing about its social and environmental responsibilities?
There is a good chance that when you read “denim”, Levi Strauss & Co will spring to mind. Not only because the brand has been around for 166 years, but because it has been grabbing headlines recently. Levi’s is one...
Shop guilt free in Cape Town
We know that traveling, in general, isn’t the most eco-friendly activity, so being mindful of how you spend your money is important. We tailor sustainable shopping tours for you.