Today, Freedom Day, marks 28 years since South Africa became a democracy. Despite this, our collective project for freedom and justice is far from over. So many stories are missing from our public consciousness and historical canons – stories belonging to silenced...
Vanhu Vamwe’s people first ethos echoes through all aspects of their thoughtful and care-filled design process They create sculptural, avant-garde accessories, working with artisans in Zimbabwe and Ecuador, with sustainability and ethics top of mind. Vanhu Vamwe,...
Although it’s widely used in African traditional medicine, modern science is only beginning to appreciate the remarkable pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications of the plant Myrothamnus flabellifolia. This is why designer, Giorgio Armani, chose it as the main...
Designer Eleazer Radebe started his working life as a researcher in HIV / AIDS. It was another 10 years before he launched into fashion in 2012. While he wants to focus on natural fibres, sustainable fabrics are expensive in South Africa, and for many designers they...
Using shoes as his medium of expression, Reggie Xaba has interpreted a traditional shoe, applying modern materials to make a contemporary item. Born in Durban, he grew up in Umlazi township and graduated in clothing design from the Natal Technikon (which is now Durban...
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