It’s the second-last day of Fashion Revolution Week, and we thought that we’d send off this week by highlighting a few local brands that we have been loving, lately! In our ‘5 Alternatives to Fast Fashion’ article, we mentioned that buying from a local or small business is a really good option if you are…
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People: Cyril Naicker
Cyril Naicker is the CEO of Imprint Luxury and the Country Coordinator of Fashion Revolution in South Africa. We know Cyril from his activism and involvement in the local sustainable fashion movement, which means that he is constantly advocating for a more sustainable and ethical fashion industry. But, we wanted to find out a bit…
People: Lebogang Kenneth Motsagi
Lebogang Kenneth Motsagi is a multidisciplinary artist from Kimberley. His eclectic and experimental approach to personal style, which incorporates a lot of dead-stock fabrics and up-cycled pieces, is what initially drew us to him. We met Lebogang at his favourite local hangout – Saint James Coffee in Observatory. He shared his journey with us, as…
Style: 5 alternatives to fast fashion
During this global crisis, many industries are being forced to have honest discussions and rethink the way they do things, in order to adapt to a rapidly changing world. Given that the fast fashion industry is one of the most wasteful and unethical industries in the world, there has been plenty of debate about what…
People: Olwethu Ngcobo
Olwethu Ngcobo is the founder and creator of the local, organic skincare brand, Lola and Co. Organics. Often, the skincare products that you find in supermarkets are filled with chemicals that are harmful to the planet and are not the best for your skin either. We are trying to make a shift to more natural…
Part 1: Making Loved Clothes Last
“My aim is to have everything in my wardrobe to be my favourite for a different reason.” – Laura Rose in her interview with cnscs_ Recently, we have been thinking about the precious heirloom and handed down garments in our wardrobes, filled with stories, nostalgia and history, which we cherish so dearly. That got us…
Staycation: 5 ideas for social distancing
We are living through uncertain and often anxious times. Staying informed is important, so if you are looking for some guidance, take a look at our Instagram post that shares the accounts that we have been looking to during this time. When you focus on the little, tender moments in each day, it often reminds…
Visuals: Bad clothes, good weather
In scandi (or Scandinavian) countries, you’ll hear this saying anytime you complain about the cold AF weather – “There is no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.” You’ll realise they’re onto something – clothing is all about how you layer and style it. But, even when the seasons change, our wardrobes do not…
People: Laura Rose
Laura Rose is the founder of Hadeda, a pre-loved and vintage clothing boutique. We have followed the Hadeda journey for a while now, and we knew that Laura would have some pearls of pre-loved wisdom to share with us. Grab a cup of tea and give this interview a read. Laura talks about all things…
Life: 7 Low-impact Habits (to carry into the new decade)
here are a few low-impact habits that we hope to carry-on doing throughout our lives
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