Mali has a long tradition of weaving that has given a rise to its textile industry. The country is one of the world leaders in the production and exportation of ginned cotton fibre. It is also known for the production of Bazin, mud cloth and other hand-dyed fabrics. The vitality of this industry has offered…
Last Friday saw the release of the first Jordan collab with an African brand. Speaking to Nick, the Founder and Creative Director of Shelflife about the process felt a little like someone describing a fever dream. Hearing someone from the same space as you speak about the process of designing a Jordan is something that’s…
“My ethos as a designer is so heavily influenced by my upbringing and the Tsonga community. They celebrate themselves through the textures and colours of their clothes and are very proud of who they are.” — Rich Mnisi for Paper Having recently concluded his residency — Nyoka — at Southern Guild, Rich Mnisi collaborates with…
From jobs, open calls and residencies; this is the first list of opportunities for artists, writers, and creatives in 2022. For more consistent updates visit our opportunities page here. JOB OPPORTUNITIES DESIGN INTERNSHIP – THEBE MAGUGU Deadline: 21 January 2022 Thebe Magugu is looking to hire an exceptional and organised talent in design with cross-disciplinary…
September gives way to fashion month across the world. It marks the issue of major fashion publications, which tend to be the biggest of the year, with many fashion forecasters making predictions of trends to come for the following year. We’re also just coming out of New York Fashion Week and The Met Gala, with…
Contemporary African fashion is often a dialogue between the so-called modern and traditional. Under this postcolonial umbrella, contemporary Africans have to walk a thin line between the Western and globalised while trying to hold onto a distant history and disappearing tradition. Tinyiko Makwakwa’s work is interesting in this regard as she looks past this dialogue…
Soft shades of pinks and blues, coupled with smiles, twirls and giggles. “I think it is important to always protect your sisters,” says a voice. This is the beginning of the fashion film created by Cape Town-based sleepwear and intimates brand Koeksuster for their latest campaign. Working with director Thea Small for the visuals, and Elu Eboka to create…
Middle Eastern identity seen like never before. An exploration of youth and fashion. Candid intimacy and beautiful styling is brought to the fore. Cheb Moha is a young stylist, designer and photographer living on and off in the Emirati metropolis. Born in Iraq, he moved to Canada at the age of 12. Having left Canada…
After starting off at Central Saint Martins studying womenswear print, GOOM designer Goom Heo reevaluated her position and felt the need to click pause. Being completely open about the fast-paced fashion lifestyle and the pressure that can come from being pushed into spaces that one is not ready for, Goom turned down potential placements with…
Intersecting lines flow into form. Revealing subtleties of the figure. Long limbs extend from folds. Striking asymmetry. Frills unfurl in contrasting shades of flesh. Swedish artist and designer, Mina Lundgren, is the founder of Notion of Form. She begins the design process by, “investigating how a theoretical approach of how diversity and multiculturalism can be…
Thinking back to the creative industry a number of years ago, creatives of all types generally operated within a specific field and seldom dabbled outside of its borders, unless they were of course, “against the grain”. It is my opinion that institutions of higher learning beg of their young students to specialize in one medium,…
In search of a meaningful way to stay intellectually charged and creatively engaged, Jason Storey said goodbye to his corporate law position in New York and followed his dream of becoming a full-time designer in South Africa. He now explores fashion creatively in its various conceptual forms with the label he started with his sister…
