“As far as I know, this is the slowest dress that has ever been made. It’s a real antithesis to the fast fashion movement and instead of treating workers and artisans without respect and integrity, in this dress the artisans are elevated to centre stage. They are the...
For Fashion Revolution Week (18-24 April 2022), students at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology paused their curriculum to create an upcycled fashion collection. They were grouped together in teams of 10 to 13 students and each team created two looks using...
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 is central to Mother of...
Ahead of the Forbes African Fashion International Fashion Experience in Botswana, Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe explains why now is the time for social inclusion* and sustainability, and why fashion can facilitate these. Sustainability and social inclusion must be...
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 Day? Earth Day grew out of a...