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Brand new: Models show off original clothing designed by the MaXhosa Africa label, which is set to make an appearance at this year’s Paris Fashion Week

Weaving culture into fashion

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

Not-green glamour: Pusha T on the runway during the Louis Vuitton show at Paris Fashion Week on 16 January. Photo: Francois Durand/Getty Images

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 This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers.…

Phupho Gumede’s new enterprise, Rent-A-Dress, helps clients stay in style at special events without have to break the bank
or resort to fast fashion. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Not so fast, fashion industry!

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

Fast fashion costs the Earth

It’s affordable and in style, but cheap can be nasty; it uses vast quantities of water, pollutes and contributes to climate change

A stitch in time: Small Street, in down town Johannesburg, has many fast-fashion outlets. Photos: Moeletsi Mabe

The Cost of Fast Fashion

Quality or quantity? The bind of fast fashion

Keeping Mauritius the paradise it is meant to be

Meet the designers working to create a circular future for the island

About 20% of global water waste and 10% of global carbon emissions are produced by the fashion industry, according to United Nations Environment Programme estimates

From rags to riches — if we support local clothing manufacturers

Reviving our industry to its former glory is possible. We have the infrastructure, talent, and a population that is eager to work. Now we just need consumer buy-in.

New beginning: Mantsho clothing is designed by the fashion house’s owner Palesa Mokubung and is available from her store in Johannesburg and in H&M stores internationally. (Supplied)

Mantsho for the masses

Over the years H&M has come to be known for making high-end brands a little more accessible through its many collaborations with designers and brands such as Moschino, Kenzo,…