New study reveals fashion’s polyester addiction and extensive greenwashing
You’ve probably come across flashy signs in clothing stores that say “sustainable”, “low impact” or “recycled” and maybe even purchased from these sections and felt proud for doing your part. But how many of these sustainability claims are true? And do they...
Repair what you wear
We know the devastation that comes when a piece of clothing you’ve loved is damaged. While this might mean the end of the items’ life, it doesn’t have to be. By mending it, you can instead give it another life. Fast fashion brands often use cheap material to cut down...
Q&A with designers of FVH x LM who pay homage to ancient Karoo landscapes
Leandi Mulder and Frances van Hasselt are long-standing friends who apply the same design practices and philosophies. They share a fascination and respect for the natural world and understand the cyclical nature of producing sustainable fabrics from natural fibres....
Amanda Laird Cherry is a sustainable fashion success story
The name Amanda Laird Cherry is synonymous with the promise and possibility of South African fashion. Whether we’re talking about the nearly 25 year old label, or its founder by the same name, ALC, as it is affectionately known, has come to reflect the best, most...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...
