10 Fashion trends for 2026
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Explainer: The State of Fashion 2026
Key insights from fashion’s annual industry report
Explainer: Fatal fires in Bangladesh
One week. Three fires. Sixteen workers dead.
Explainer: South African minister meets Shein
Gayton McKenzie is defending his decision to meet with SHEIN representatives
Explainer: How SHEIN and Temu are disrupting SA’s fashion economy
What do platforms like Shein and Temu mean for jobs and local businesses?
Explainer: France vs ultra-fast fashion
More than half of all parcels sent to France in 2024 were from two brands: Shein and Temu. The French government is preparing to regulate imported fast fashion against the 800 million packages entering France each year. Find out more...
How Trump’s trade war is supercharging the fast fashion industry
When US President Donald Trump introduced sweeping new tariffs on Chinese imports the goal was to bring manufacturing back to American soil and protect local jobs. However, this process of re-shoring is complex and requires years of investment and planning...
Explainer: Temu tactics
Ever found yourself buying something random on Temu and wondering “How did I end up here?” It’s not just you – it’s by design. From dopamine-boosting prize wheels to countdown timers, Temu uses casino-style tactics to keep you hooked. This...
Explainer: What fast food and fast fashion have in common
Fast food and fast fashion have more in common than you think. Both thrive on convenience and low prices but leave behind a trail of harm for our bodies, the planet, and workers. The good news? Change is possible. Here...
Our top 9 fashion moments of 2024
As 2024 draws to an end, we have compiled a list of our top 9 fashion moments of the year. Some are moments we curated for you, others are events that we believe are transformative and progressive for fashion. And...
A global call to reduce the production of fashion and what this means for South Africa
With Black Friday around the corner, the global Speak Volumes campaign is asking consumers to take stock of their consumption
Shein is officially the biggest polluter in fast fashion. AI is making things worse
In 2023, the fast fashion giant Shein was everywhere. Crisscrossing the globe, airplanes ferried small packages of its ultra-cheap clothing from thousands of suppliers to tens of millions of customer mailboxes in 150 countries. Influencers’ “#sheinhaul” videos advertised the company’s trendy styles...
The Slow Fashion Festival revives the art of mending and mindful fashion
In a world where there is increasing climate change, overconsumption and environmental degradation, Twyg’s Slow Fashion Festival encourages attendees to swap and mend clothes to keep them in circulation for longer. Our thoughtfully curated festival fosters a culture of caring...
These 4 tips can help you build a more sustainable wardrobe
Sustainably adding to your wardrobe involves questioning your needs and taking your time shopping for each piece to understand how and where it was made — the antithesis of the fast fashion which has come to dominate global shopping trends. These...
Growth of ultra-fast fashion undermines the industry’s sustainability ambitions
Since the 1990s, fast fashion has enabled everyday people to buy the latest catwalk trends. But the sheer volume of garments being whipped up, sold and soon discarded is contributing to a global sustainability crisis. Now, just when the fashion industry should be...