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Fashion

Black style with grace and grit
Friday
/ 8 May 2025

Black style with grace and grit

At this year’s Met Gala in New York, fashion transcended spectacle, becoming a soulful tribute to memory and cultural legacy

By Lesego Chepape
The Soul in the machine: Holding onto our humanity in a tech-driven world
Friday
/ 3 May 2025

The Soul in the machine: Holding onto our humanity in a tech-driven world

In a world rushing toward automation, one city’s cultural celebration reminds us that connection, spirit and story are still our most vital technologies

By Kibo Ngowi
Gert-Johan Coetzee: The return of the self
Friday
/ 2 May 2025

Gert-Johan Coetzee: The return of the self

The designer’s The Arrival opens South Africa Fashion Week, proving that fashion can be both a mirror and a vessel

By Lesego Chepape
Weaving culture into fashion
Friday
/ 13 March 2025

Weaving culture into fashion

The craftsmanship, heritage and innovation of MaXhosa’s designs is redefining African luxury couture

By Lesego Chepape
Upcycle for a greener fashion industry – but beware intellectual property infringement
Opinion
/ 26 February 2025

Upcycle for a greener fashion industry – but beware intellectual property infringement

Upcyclers must ensure that their activities comply with IP laws to avoid legal challenges from trade mark owners who may claim infringement of their brand

By Emily Gammon, Robyn Moriarty and Refilwe Riba
Gugu Peteni: A story of creativity, identity and breaking barriers in fashion
Friday
/ 17 January 2025

Gugu Peteni: A story of creativity, identity and breaking barriers in fashion

The designer is redefining global couture with her bold range and storytelling

By Lesego Chepape
South African mohair is the leader in luxury fibres
Friday
/ 17 January 2025

South African mohair is the leader in luxury fibres

The industry weaves luxury with local empowerment, driving sustainable livelihoods and ethical craftsmanship

By Lesego Chepape
Palesa Mokubung takes centre stage at South African Fashion Week
Friday
/ 25 September 2024

Palesa Mokubung takes centre stage at South African Fashion Week

The founder and creative directors of the Mantsho label marks 20 years of success in the fashion industry

By Lesego Chepape
Diary: Ardmore Studio’s Armoured Warriors, Nominations open for Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards, Javett-UP presents We, The Purple this September
Friday
/ 20 September 2024

Diary: Ardmore Studio’s Armoured Warriors, Nominations open for Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards, Javett-UP presents We, The Purple this September

Your essential dose of art and culture

By Lesego Chepape
When dress-up is Bear-able
Friday
/ 25 July 2024

When dress-up is Bear-able

The Michelin-trained chef Gregory Czarnecki stars in an event themed around the hit television series The Bear

By Charles Leonard
Thabo Makhetha-Kwinana: Clothes for the bold and brave
Friday
/ 4 March 2024

Thabo Makhetha-Kwinana: Clothes for the bold and brave

Award-winning fashion designer blends heritage and luxury to redefine African couture on the global stage

By Lesego Chepape
The return of ostrich plumes
Friday
/ 2 March 2024

The return of ostrich plumes

From bags to outfits, most ostrich products are, once again, from South Africa

By Julie Bourdin
The high price of high fashion
Friday
/ 6 February 2024

The high price of high fashion

The industry takes an enormous toll on the environment and there is a pressing need for more sustainable options

By Lesego Chepape
Mandisi Dyantyis: People are seen in his music
Friday
/ 27 January 2024

Mandisi Dyantyis: People are seen in his music

Local musician follows in the footsteps of the jazz greats with his cool sounds and dress

By Lesego Chepape
Stripes, swooshes get the boot at Afcon’s kit contest
Friday
/ 22 January 2024

Stripes, swooshes get the boot at Afcon’s kit contest

The battle for Africa’s national shirt market has taken a new turn, with some of the raciest designs coming from continental brands

By Carlos Amato
Not so fast, fashion industry!
Friday
/ 21 January 2024

Not so fast, fashion industry!

Phupho Gumede recognises the responsibility of the sector to address ethical and environmental concerns

By Lesego Chepape
Highly anticipated launch of luxury British streetwear brand in Cape Town
Partner Content
/ 10 November 2023

Highly anticipated launch of luxury British streetwear brand in Cape Town

The first Ritual pop-up store is set to open its doors in mid November ‘23 at the V&A Waterfront

By Ritual
African fashion boom’s frayed edges
Friday
/ 3 November 2023

African fashion boom’s frayed edges

While the continent’s design talent is in top form, bold policy moves are needed to realise the vast potential of the sector, according to
a Unicef report

By Carlos Amato
Cash-strapped consumers still spending on clothing and footwear
Business
/ 30 September 2023

Cash-strapped consumers still spending on clothing and footwear

Clothing and footwear have been the largest contributor to retail trade since October 2022

By Anathi Madubela
Objects of Desire: Little luxuries
Friday
/ 19 July 2023

Objects of Desire: Little luxuries

H&M taps Rich Mnisi, while candles provide a ‘scents’ of place

By Kimberley Schoeman
Where there’s wool …
Friday
/ 15 July 2023

Where there’s wool …

Polo South Africa works with local wool producers for sustainable garments

By Kimberley Schoeman
Objects of Desire: In good taste
Friday
/ 26 June 2023

Objects of Desire: In good taste

Examine the preppy renaissance and new objects

By Kimberley Schoeman
Objects of Desire: Local legends
Friday
/ 17 June 2023

Objects of Desire: Local legends

Uniquely South African designers who break the mould

By Kimberley Schoeman
Objects of Desire: Daddy Cool
Friday
/ 10 June 2023

Objects of Desire: Daddy Cool

If you need a reminder, Father’s Day is on Sunday, 18 June

By Kimberley Schoeman
Objects of Desire: Bring the outside In
Friday
/ 3 June 2023

Objects of Desire: Bring the outside In

Ring in nostalgia with some outdoor gear and summer vibes

By Kimberley Schoeman
Objects of Desire: Be the main character
Friday
/ 16 May 2023

Objects of Desire: Be the main character

What does it take to be the main character in 2023?

By Kimberley Schoeman
Unlacing the life and times of sneaker culture
Friday
/ 10 May 2023

Unlacing the life and times of sneaker culture

A new book goes into the background and the hype around this footwear fashion

By Kimberley Schoeman
Objects of Desire: The Home Edit
Friday
/ 8 May 2023

Objects of Desire: The Home Edit

The best objects for the love of our homes

By Kimberley Schoeman
Fashion puts its fabulous best foot forward
Friday
/ 2 May 2023

Fashion puts its fabulous best foot forward

The foot fetish continues – are toes the industry’s new favourite body part?

By Kimberley Schoeman
Objects of Desire: Winter staples
Friday
/ 2 May 2023

Objects of Desire: Winter staples

Essential objects to spring into winter

By Kimberley Schoeman
African fashion for Africans at KwaMashu academy
Friday
/ 1 May 2023

African fashion for Africans at KwaMashu academy

Growing up as an outcast drove Fezile Mdletshe to create a space for those who are considered outcasts by the education system

By Lesego Chepape
24 Hours at the One & Only
Friday
/ 27 April 2023

24 Hours at the One & Only

Five-star wining and dining at the One & Only

By Kimberley Schoeman
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