Amanda Laird Cherry tells this season’s story with a collection of upcycled second-hand garments
At the ALC Apparel reception desk is a framed quote by the label’s founder, Amanda Laird Cherry: “Those who think of clothing in terms of this or next season’s fashion are missing the point a little. The fabrics and cuts we wear tell us about our society.” I visited...
Artwork ‘Floating, Flying’ Asks That People Be Treated with Respect
Turkana, in the far reaches of Northern Kenya, is a stark, arid region and home to the world’s largest desert lake. The area, long neglected while Kenya instead focussed on its green, agricultural south, is now the centre of a scramble for oil and water. Karamoja in...
Six Things You Should Know About The True Cost Of Fast Fashion
From crop tops to mum jeans and bombers, fashion trends are making their way into wardrobes around the world faster than ever, thanks to social media, its thousands of influencers, and the enormous business opportunity it represents for brands. As for consumers, being...
Meet the Trio Who Weaves Fashion Waste into Fashion Fabric
You’ve read stories about upcycling, recycling and reconstructing unused clothes to avoid them reaching the dump. But have you thought of what happens to the textile waste that is left on factory floors during the making of our clothes? Many hundreds of thousands of...Trending
11 Shoe brands we’re loving right nowWe’ve been on the lookout for sustainable footwear brands on the South Afri...
- Mr Price launches ‘Local Business Love’
Mr Price has launched its Local Business Love initiative to connect custome...
- 4 Ethical underwear brands made in South Africa
Spring has sprung and for many it means a closet clean-out. When it comes t...
