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Q&A: Meet Redress Design Award 2025 finalist Casbeth Tshegofatso Marobane

South African designer Casbeth Tshegofatso Marobane is one of 10 finalists in the 2025 Redress Design Award. The competition celebrates designers who apply circular design principles by transforming waste textiles into garments. Casbeth holds a BA in Fashion Design from...

June 16, 2025

What to see and do at AllFashion Sourcing 2025

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What to see and do at AllFashion Sourcing 2025

AllFashion Sourcing is set to take place soon at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 8 to 10 July 2025. The three-day business-focused trade show is a must for anyone working in or curious about the textile and...

June 11, 2025

Mohair South Africa prepares for a new era

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Mohair South Africa prepares for a new era

South Africa produces more than half of the world’s mohair—an elegant, durable fibre used by designers across the globe. Now, with a new brand identity and sustainability partnerships in place, Mohair South Africa is future-proofing the industry while honouring its...

June 6, 2025

Explainer: Why clearing out your closet is a sustainable power move

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Explainer: Why clearing out your closet is a sustainable power move

Feeling overwhelmed by your wardrobe? A conscious declutter might be just what you need. When you let go of what’s not serving you, you make space for what actually works. You get to know your style better, buy with more...

June 6, 2025

A new pact aims to build a circular future for the SA fashion and textile industry

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A new pact aims to build a circular future for the SA fashion and textile industry

Can collaboration help fix fashion? In South Africa, Green Cape has launched an initiative to unite retailers, recyclers, designers, and policymakers to co-create a circular economy pact for the textiles industry. From local tailors to large manufacturers, the future of...

May 22, 2025

The Textilhafen turns textile waste into community action in Berlin

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The Textilhafen turns textile waste into community action in Berlin

Every week, Berlin’s Textilhafen receives 11 tonnes of donated clothes. What happens next is a remarkable story of circularity, community, and care—redistributing second-hand textiles to unhoused people, low-income families, and sustainability-minded artists.

May 22, 2025

Your go-to guide to thrift stores in South Africa

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Your go-to guide to thrift stores in South Africa

Thrifting can be a wonderful way of shopping sustainably and affordably while finding one-of-a-kind gems. However, as the popularity of thrifting rises, so too do the prices of these once-cheap clothes, as well as unsustainable market practices. Because of the...

April 30, 2025

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Explainer: Old is the new new

Old is in — and the resale market is booming. Luxury bags are flying off virtual shelves in seconds, and Gen Z are factoring resale value into every purchase. But is resale really slow fashion, or just a guilt-free way...

April 30, 2025

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Explainer: Colours to dye for

Cherry red, lavender blue, lime… We all want to wear the AW25 colours − but at what cost? Anyone who has watched the 2006 film about high-fashion publishing, The Devil Wears Prada, will know about the power of colour in...

April 16, 2025

Can the leather industry be sustainable? I visited Mossop Leather to find out.

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Can the leather industry be sustainable? I visited Mossop Leather to find out.

Is leather sustainable? There is no clear-cut answer. On one hand as a by-product of the meat industry, it’s a practical, durable, creative, and stylish way to reduce waste. On the other hand, the production of leather often involves animal...

April 8, 2025

Explainer: What circularity means for a fashion system

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Explainer: What circularity means for a fashion system

Right now, the fashion system follows a linear path: take, make, waste. This system needs to change by closing the loop instead, and making it circular? South Africa has the potential to build a thriving circular fashion economy, but there are...

April 3, 2025

Explainer: What the global tariff war means (for fashion)

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Explainer: What the global tariff war means (for fashion)

Everyone is in a state of shock at the trade war that has broken out after the US introduced new tariffs to penalise countries that export more goods and services to the US than they import from the US. It’s...

April 2, 2025

Q&A: Kenyan designer Jamie Kimani uses fashion to foster pride and self-expression

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Q&A: Kenyan designer Jamie Kimani uses fashion to foster pride and self-expression

Jamie Kimani is the founder and creative director of Sevaria, a Nairobi-based brand that includes upcycled and deadstock materials to produce genderfluid pieces. His collections feature made-to-order or limited edition garments, finding inspiration from African cultures and religions. “We’re keen...

March 26, 2025

Explore the roots of Stephanie Bentum’s textile art

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Explore the roots of Stephanie Bentum’s textile art

Much like unravelling a woolen jersey, it’s hard to say where creativity begins and ends. For Stephanie Bentum, the textile designer and maker behind some of South Africa’s most revered sustainable fashion collections, the origins of her creative practice can...

March 18, 2025

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Ella Buter has created a much-loved fashion brand with enduring appeal

In an industry dominated by fleeting trends and fast fashion, Ella Buter has carved out a space where timeless design, inclusivity, and thoughtful craftsmanship take centre stage. Her approach—slow, deliberate, and deeply personal—led to the creation of Superella, a brand...

March 10, 2025

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Q&A: Meet Redress Design Award 2025 finalist Casbeth Tshegofatso Marobane

What to see and do at AllFashion Sourcing 2025

Mohair South Africa prepares for a new era

Explainer: Why clearing out your closet is a sustainable power move

A new pact aims to build a circular future for the SA fashion and textile industry

The Textilhafen turns textile waste into community action in Berlin

Your go-to guide to thrift stores in South Africa

Explainer: Old is the new new

Explainer: Colours to dye for

Can the leather industry be sustainable? I visited Mossop Leather to find out.

Explainer: What circularity means for a fashion system

Explainer: What the global tariff war means (for fashion)

Q&A: Kenyan designer Jamie Kimani uses fashion to foster pride and self-expression

Explore the roots of Stephanie Bentum’s textile art

Ella Buter has created a much-loved fashion brand with enduring appeal

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