Can we rebuild South Africa’s clothing and textile industry one mask at a time?
The South African clothing and textile industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. It responded swiftly to ensure the protection of workers, and, for the moment, many businesses are making personal protective gear that is critical to managing the epidemic....
How IAMISIGO weaves stories to decolonise the mind
The IAMISIGO mission is to decolonise the mind thoroughly. Creative director Babu Ogisi finds little-known historical stories in remote African communities and applies these to fibres and garments, “as a form of silent protest to post and neo-colonialism”. Babu who is...
Life doesn’t come with a manual, it comes with a mother
Twyg invited six sustainable designers to share photos of their mothers and to tell us what their mothers have meant to them. Here are their beautiful “pick-me-up” responses: Katekani Moreku Slow fashion designer and winner of the Twyg Sustainable Fashion...
Finalists for Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2019 announced
We are thrilled to report that there was an overwhelming response to the call for nominations for the inaugural Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2019. We thank all the designers, retailers and influencers who took the time to submit work and write motivations. We’re...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...
