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Q&A: Crochet designer Nthatuoa Makhapha on trusting her process and accepting the unexpected

In Sesotho, ‘Nthatuoa’ means ‘My loved one’, an apt name for this small business whose crocheted creations are intricate labours of love. NTHATUOA creates garments and accessories that allow for the preservation of the age-old skill of crocheting. We caught...

May 27, 2022

Fashion

Slow fashion: saving the planet with style

Each time you drag a new item of clothing into a virtual shopping basket, you may be supporting an industry responsible for 10% of global CO₂ emissions – not to mention widespread social harm. Fast fashion, the industry trend which...

May 16, 2022

7 Fresh Produce Subscription Boxes to Help You Support Small and Local

Food

7 Fresh Produce Subscription Boxes to Help You Support Small and Local

In South Africa, the movement to support local, small-scale growers and farmers is on the rise as citizen-consumers have become more aware of the effects of large-scale commercial farming on their health and the environment. Supporting local food systems is...

May 3, 2022

Q&A: Mother of Gao designer reflects on her slow, nature-inspired process

Fashion

Q&A: Mother of Gao designer reflects on her slow, nature-inspired process

I first came across Mother of Gao on Instagram and was immediately drawn to their warm, welcoming earth tones and products that balance form and beauty while prioritising a mindful design process. Natural dyeing and making use of fabric waste...

April 29, 2022

Fashion

4 ways to decrease your fashion footprint this Earth Day

Since 1970, the 22nd of April has been dedicated to honouring the beautiful planet we live on. Earth day is about reflection, gratitude, and taking action to make our Earthly home healthier for present and future generations. What is Earth...

April 22, 2022

Q&A: Sibabalwe Ndlwana finds sustainable design solutions in traditional practice and nature

Features

Q&A: Sibabalwe Ndlwana finds sustainable design solutions in traditional practice and nature

Sibabalwe Ndlwana is a Cape Town-based weaving artist, textile designer, and researcher. Her practice as a textile maker focuses on utilising the meditative processes of handweaving, weaving together personal narratives, memory, and abstract landscapes while paying homage to ancient artisanal...

March 25, 2022

Tiny plastics hiding in your skincare could be damaging the ocean

Beauty

Tiny plastics hiding in your skincare could be damaging the ocean

It is no secret that our production and over-reliance on plastic is responsible for many of the environmental issues we face. In fact, a new study found that the production and release of plastics, pesticides and other pollutants is happening...

February 16, 2022

Durban psychologist suggests 7 ways to destress after the week of violence

Features

Durban psychologist suggests 7 ways to destress after the week of violence

After being caught in the midst of the unrest, Yasmeen Engelbrecht compiled this list of ‘dos and donts’ for her family and friends to help them optimally navigate the next few days. The post has since gone viral. She says,...

July 17, 2021

Q&A: House of Canvex turns recycled plastic bottles into interior textiles

Features

Q&A: House of Canvex turns recycled plastic bottles into interior textiles

House of Canvex is a six-year-old interior textiles business based in Durban, South Africa with an ethos developed around creating quality products “without sacrificing local connection and environment”. They are doing this with four revolutionary rPET (recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate) base...

January 21, 2021

Part Two: Preferred South African plant fibre textiles

Fashion The Hub

Part Two: Preferred South African plant fibre textiles

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,...

January 11, 2021

Do you know what “biodegradable”, “compostable” and “organic” mean?

Opinion

Do you know what “biodegradable”, “compostable” and “organic” mean?

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 describe a material’s property,...

December 15, 2020

Fashion

Q&A: Shamyra Moodley sees the future of sustainable fashion as DIY-fashion-meets-art

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 three weeks...

November 27, 2020

Q&A: Style consultant Jessica Ramoshaba says consciously connect with clothes you already have

Fashion

Q&A: Style consultant Jessica Ramoshaba says consciously connect with clothes you already have

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...

November 6, 2020

Simon and Mary turns cactus leather into smooth hats

Fashion

Simon and Mary turns cactus leather into smooth hats

In a bid to move away from producing environmentally unsustainable and unethical textiles, fabric innovation has taken a front seat in the fashion industry and entrepreneurs are looking in their fruit baskets and at their local flora and fauna for...

November 2, 2020

Q&A: LUNAR designers say out of crisis comes much needed change

Fashion

Q&A: LUNAR designers say out of crisis comes much needed change

LUNAR is a South African eco-conscious fashion and lifestyle brand that was founded in the mid 1990s by Karen Ter Morshuizen and Dominique Gatland. Fast-forward to present-day and designers Nicola Luther and Sonja Stanislaus-Kaw Di-Aping have picked up the baton...

October 23, 2020

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Q&A: Crochet designer Nthatuoa Makhapha on trusting her process and accepting the unexpected

Slow fashion: saving the planet with style

7 Fresh Produce Subscription Boxes to Help You Support Small and Local

Q&A: Mother of Gao designer reflects on her slow, nature-inspired process

4 ways to decrease your fashion footprint this Earth Day

Q&A: Sibabalwe Ndlwana finds sustainable design solutions in traditional practice and nature

Tiny plastics hiding in your skincare could be damaging the ocean

Durban psychologist suggests 7 ways to destress after the week of violence

Q&A: House of Canvex turns recycled plastic bottles into interior textiles

Part Two: Preferred South African plant fibre textiles

Do you know what “biodegradable”, “compostable” and “organic” mean?

Q&A: Shamyra Moodley sees the future of sustainable fashion as DIY-fashion-meets-art

Q&A: Style consultant Jessica Ramoshaba says consciously connect with clothes you already have

Simon and Mary turns cactus leather into smooth hats

Q&A: LUNAR designers say out of crisis comes much needed change

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