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If not Shein, what? Affordable, locally produced fashion, of course

We know price is a big factor when shopping for clothes. Many South Africans feel like the only options for fashion are imported ultra-fast fashion or expensive local brands. But that’s not true – there are affordable, locally made options....

February 13, 2025

Sonic interventions reveal local fashion stories and shape collective memories

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Sonic interventions reveal local fashion stories and shape collective memories

UN/FOLDING_RE/FOLDING_FOLDED: Imiphindo kwaXhosa is a sonic intervention that re-calls and collates fragments from a collective (hi)story.

December 4, 2024

Fashion

Unveiling the true cost of fashion on Workers’ Day

The creative process of designing, making and selling fashion is fun and beautiful. But on International Workers’ Day we need to remember the industry offers easy availability of cheap, mass-produced clothes made by people who are generally underpaid and who...

April 30, 2024

Ash & Mill creates skincare inspired by ancient practices and local botanicals

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Ash & Mill creates skincare inspired by ancient practices and local botanicals

Combining his knowledge of chemistry with his passion for sustainability, Dr. Brian Watson created Ash & Mill to honour South Africa’s rich biodiversity. The name ‘Ash & Mill’ is inspired by the history and chemistry behind soap making. During the 19th...

January 5, 2023

Fashion

Q&A: Michael Reid talks to us about his unisex brand Xavier Sadan

Xavier Sadan crept into our world when we noticed it after it was shortlisted for the SAFW Scouting Menswear Competition 2020. We weren’t the only ones to notice the work of designer Michael Reid. The collection The Circle of Life,...

February 5, 2021

Transcript: Interview with SACTWU’s Etienne Vlok about the retail and textile masterplan

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Transcript: Interview with SACTWU’s Etienne Vlok about the retail and textile masterplan

On Wednesday, 3 June, editor-in-chief of Twyg Magazine, Jackie May was in conversation with SACTWU’s National Industrial Policy Officer, Etienne Vlok to discuss the retail, clothing, textile, footwear and leather (R-CTFL) masterplan which was signed by major CTFL retailers, manufacturers,...

June 8, 2020

Beauty

Beauty Spot: Plaiin and Simple

Frustrated by the lack of zero-waste beauty products, Megan Cozens started experimenting with making products five years ago. Supported by the business knowledge of her parents as well as a diploma in organic skincare formulation, she founded a soap brand,...

January 22, 2020

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