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Stylist Louw Kotze in balance and rhythm

In every industry, there are many contributors whose labour goes un/under recognised. It’s not until very recently that I started to notice the incredible and inspiring work that stylists contribute (Thank you Styling Hollywood). Unlike the designer — whose name is often directly linked to the garments and fashion houses — the work of the…

ASA SADAN – the newly launched luxury label using garments as a medium to channel heritage and identity

The concept of the brand came about due to a lack of representation of Islamic heritage within the South African creative landscape, particularly within fashion. The manifesto of the brand serves as an ode to previous generations’ role in dismantling systems of oppression, recalibrating systems to allow for the progress of future generations. Imran Mohamed,…

2022 makeup trends forecast 

The earth has almost completed yet another trip around the sun, and with that we shed our old makeup trends and collectively prepare to assume new looks fit a fresher, funner future – whether knowingly or unknowingly. But of course, nothing is absolute in this world and makeup is in no way prescriptive practice –…

Virgil Abloh, go gentle into that good night

“Ultimately, I take pride in being a Black designer, and my goal is to open the door for more Black designers and people of color, women of color, so that in a year’s time or multiple years’ time, they don’t have to mention that they’re a Black designer.” Virgil Abloh, 2020. “Do Not Go Gentle…

Future of Fashion Indaba 2021: Ubuntu and Fashion | the circular economy and the future of fashion

“In kilt with #FoF2021’s three pillars: education, business and culture & storytelling, this year’s theme is centred around Ubuntu and Fashion — the shared economy and the future of fashion. The shared-economy is undoubtedly the future of circular and ethical fashion.” Rewoven, 2021.  An ongoing partnership between local sustainable fashion pioneers, Rewoven, the Swedish Institute and…