As part of the Design Indaba Festival 2020, Paris-based futurist Li Edelkoort will host inspiring new trend seminars in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Edelkoort’s ever-popular three-hour presentations form part of the official programme for the event’s 25th anniversary celebration. Her upcoming talks will take place in two parts. For the first part of the seminar, the … [Read more...]
Inaugural awards seek eco-minded fashionistas
The inaugural Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards are aimed at recognising South African designers who have adopted a sustainable design approach and fostered ethical practices in the fashion industry. They are open for nominations until August 18. Aside from the student award, all nominees must have been in business for at least one year and be able to demonstrate ethical … [Read more...]
Eco education for teachers a major gap in SA
More than 80% of current teachers were educated in the past segregated system, when environmental education did not feature in teacher education, or in the curriculum, shows a national research study. Teacher education for environment and sustainable development has been neglected in teacher education innovations in the past 15 years. Three large scale national studies on … [Read more...]
Viva la fashion revolution
Recently the world celebrated International Fashion Revolution Day. This day was held in honour of the 1 129 factory workers who died and the 2 515 who were injured when Rana Plaza clothing factory in Bangladesh collapsed in April 2013. People from around the globe were called into action by taking selfies with their clothing labels with the supporting hash tag … [Read more...]
Another man’s treasure: innovative ways with waste
The Cape Craft and Design Institute (CCDI) annually presents a collection of innovative handmade Western Cape products – and the latest, fifth edition showcases some outstanding examples of upcycled design. The Collection was unveiled at the prestigious Design Indaba Expo from 1-3 March at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Floral inspiration is often to the … [Read more...]
Join the toxic-free clothing chorus
Zara, the world’s largest clothing retailer, today announced a commitment to go toxic-free following nine days of intense public pressure. This win belongs to the fashion-lovers, activists, bloggers and denizens of social media. This is people power in action. Greenpeace campaigners began a dialogue with Zara (a brand within the Inditex group) in 2011 about eliminating … [Read more...]
Where do all the clothes go?
Whilst researching an article on the lifespan of underwear, I got to thinking, “what is the average lifespan of clothing?" International research showed the lifespan of clothing is an average of four years. Typically in a country where we play it forward, the lifespan is much longer. I decided to delve deeper to understand what processes we had in place in South Africa that … [Read more...]
Textile brand bans hazardous chemicals
Global fashion retailer H&M has committed to a global ban on any further use of Perflourinated Compounds (PFCs) including all formulations (such as C8, C6 and C4) by 1 January 2013. Greenpeace Detox Campaigner Martin Besieux said: "Greenpeace welcomes H&M's decision to completely ban all uses of PFCs as it begins to deliver on its Detox commitment to eliminate all … [Read more...]
Calling all eco movers!
On behalf of Enviropaedia we are calling all those doing great green work to ensure you or your organisation stand a chance to win a category in this year's Eco-Logic Awards. You can enter yourself or propose a programme, product or person that you feel is worthy of winning an eco-logical award. Entries for the Awards by Enviropaedia in collaboration with SABC 3 close in a … [Read more...]
Painting Eastern Cape green with glamor
Miss Earth South Africa in association with Consol is proud to officially announce its 2012 roll out campaign and plans for their tenth year anniversary. This leadership programme and initiative for young South African women is at the forefront of creating a much needed awareness, empowering and educating young women and children alike. As they celebrate ten years of greening … [Read more...]
Philips sets joburg fashion week alight
On Saturday, February 19, 2011, the fashion contingent turned its focus to Joburg Fashion Week, which took place on one of South Africa's newest and most iconic landmarks, the Nelson Mandela Bridge. Through its lighting solutions, Philips helped accessorise David Thlale's Autumn collection with a lighting display that framed the show and accentuated the theme. In 2010, … [Read more...]
