Nominations are open for the Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2026
The Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2026 celebrate designers, producers and fashion leaders advancing a more responsible African fashion industry.
Tag: sustainable fashion
Made in South Africa | Proudly SA explains the realities of making clothes locally
The country's buy local campaign's CEO Eustace Mashimbye explains what it will take to rebuild South Africa's clothing and textile industry
Q&A: How DunsinCrafts turns plastic sachet waste into luxury goods
Nigerian designer transforms discarded water sachets into Aso Òrá, a textile inspired by traditional Aso Oke weaving, creating luxury fashion while tackling plastic waste
The Blueprint for a Regenerative Fashion Future calls for African ownership
A new manifesto from the African Fashion Coalition sets out a vision for regenerative fashion led by value retention and human-centred production
Africa Textile Talks 2026: Creating thriving textile futures
Join this two-day convening for innovation, regenerative materials, trade, production and African textile and clothing futures
Q&A: How Kenan van Kooij turned plastic waste into the viral sensation
The designer reflects on sustainability, self-expression and the creative journey behind his Sashimi dress
Q&A: Awa Meite on why blue is more than a colour
Through her collection BLUE, the Malian designer explores indigo while celebrating artisans, handwoven textiles and local cotton
A new era of local sustainable fashion is taking shape
As circularity, traceability and ESG reshape the global fashion industry, South Africa’s textile sector is opening new pathways for purpose-driven work
Why natural environments matter when photographing sustainable fashion
Natural landscapes can help sustainable fashion brands communicate authenticity, slowness and a deeper connection to place
Fashion remembers faith
A fashion performance staged in St George’s Cathedral reflects on Black church culture, memory, ritual and the quiet power of dressing with dignity
African craftsmanship is shaping a caring and circular fashion future
Speaking at Woven Threads VII, Omoyemi Akerele positions African craft as infrastructure for a regenerative fashion system built on care, equity and community.
15 Fashion brands making winter-warming jerseys
Where to find beautiful, ethically-made knitwear
12 Size-inclusive slow fashion brands leading change in South Africa
Twyg's listicle highlighting African, size-inclusive slow fashion brands
Oscars 2026: The red-carpet details we loved most
From Amazonian-grown fibres to politically charged brooches and intricate handiwork, here are the fashion details that stood out from the glitter.
Second skin
A study of texture, movement and form, this editorial explores fashion as architecture