by Catherine Del Monte | Jan 11, 2021 | Fashion
This is *part two in our series on preferred textiles available in South Africa and where to find them. It’s a non-exhaustive list of natural plant fibres like cotton, linen hemp, and rPET, and includes their sourcing and processing practices, and where to find...
by Jackie May | Dec 15, 2020 | Opinion
Do you know what the differences are between the terms “biodegradable’, “compostable” and “organic” are, and what they mean for packaging? These terms are generally thought to be universally good for the planet. Yet, they simply...
by Catherine Del Monte | Dec 2, 2020 | Beauty
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 our bodies, the more it...
by Catherine Del Monte | Nov 27, 2020 | Fashion
Former accountant turned designer Shamyra Moodley recently participated in her first fashion show. Selected as one of the six designers to join African Fashion International’s 2020 year-long Fastrack programme, Shamyra was tasked to create three new looks in...
by Catherine Del Monte | Nov 6, 2020 | Fashion
On a regular basis, the fast fashion industry’s model renders a lot of what we have in our wardrobes, dormant. It has created a consumer culture of ‘buying more and wearing less’, often due to the poor quality of the cheap clothing and the drive to buy the next...