An art writer and art history educator’s unique clothing library, the After Library, is a way to access histories and narratives – even the difficult ones – and understand why the wearer is part of the story too. Could your clothes become a catalogue of your...
Every time I visit the Investec Cape Town Art Fair, I make it my mission to seek out the textile art. In earlier years I had to hunt for these pieces, most of which were woven. More recently, however, I’ve noticed an expansion of craft techniques, with artists...
Now more than ever, people are serious about what they put into their bodies—but what about the stuff we put on our bodies? As the conversation around harmful food ingredients and chemicals found in certain fabrics grows louder, one sector flies relatively under the...
If clothing is designed in South Africa, produced in South Africa, and inspired by the symbolism of Xhosa beadwork, shouldn’t South Africans – not counterfeiters – benefit from its success? Here we explain why the prevalence of fakes isn’t about price...
The third annual Confections x Collections fashion event presented by Mount Nelson, a Belmond hotel and curated by Twyg, will once again provide a unique platform for diverse, authentic African perspectives and sartorial storytelling. Taking place from 5 – 9 November...
Our work is in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 12, which aims to ensure sustainable consumption and production. Read More
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