Q&A: Cynthia Otiyo-Abila upcyles old jeans into funky, new ones
“Waste isn’t waste until we waste it,” says American rapper Will.I.Am. This sentiment is exactly what has inspired Cynthia Otiyo-Abila’s new side project called ‘TRANSFORMATION DECLOTHED’. The Nigeria-based denim designer makes upcycled jeans...
Q&A: Ditiro Mashigo follows her dreams and grounds them in nature
Fashion and textile designer Ditiro Mashigo has a quiet confidence. Born in the Limpopo town of Lebowakgomo, Ditiro moved to Pretoria in 1994 where she graduated from the Tshwane University of Technology. After losing her first job, Ditiro launched into textile...
The Sewing Café launches its first collection of classics
Earlier this month, The Sewing Café, a community-based studio, launched an in-house clothing label, Min, which is available online and at Saint Sienna in Kalk Bay. The sustainable basics collection is for women looking for comfortable, locally-made, environmentally...
How designer Hamzeh Alfarahneh refashions his kitchen’s plastic waste
Designer Hamzeh Alfarahneh did several experiments with house-hold waste plastics before settling on a product for the Refashion Plastic project. The result: a credit card lanyard that facilitates touch-free payment at grocery stores, coffee shops, or booksellers,...Trending
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