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The body eclectic
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Queerness and environmentalism are central to the work of Luke Rudman
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31 Jan 22
Tsonga Pride
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adidas and fashion designer Rich Mnisi unveil sizzling performance wear
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30 Jan 22
Dazzling with design
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How Yinka Ilori’s technicolour storytelling is taking over the world
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17 Dec 21
Vigil for Virgil
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We pay tribute to creative polymath and trailblazer Virgil Abloh
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8 Dec 21
Louis Vuitton unwraps first vegan sneakers
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The sustainable footwear is made from 90% recycled and bio-based materials
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30 Nov 21
Our highlights from New York Design Week 2021
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New York’s design scene reflects the city’s rich diversity
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23 Nov 21
Design Indaba Emerging Creatives at Expo 2020 Dubai UAE!
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We are thrilled to be representing South Africa at this World Expo
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17 Nov 21
How Re-roll Station is helping African fashion entrepreneurs launch their brands globally
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We chat with the brains behind Re-roll, Kesiena Harry and Cher Potter
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16 Nov 21
Nine climate-conscious fashion designers showcase at COP26
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Fashion Open Studio showcases designers who are responding to climate issues
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9 Nov 21
An ocean of design solutions
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We invite you to “sea” pertinent #DI water and marine projects
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11 Oct 21
Bag some time with former #DI Emerging Creative and Mebala founder, Tlhalefang Moeletsi
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The brain behind the rising leather bag brand shares his journey
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5 Oct 21
We’re now inviting entries for Design Indaba Emerging Creatives 2022
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The search for SA’s next design mavens is on!
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1 Sep 21
Exclusive: Former #DI Emerging Creative Sifiso Kunene shares his new Resort ‘21 collection
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We get resort-ready with fashion designer Sifiso Kunene
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24 Aug 21
No Waste Challenge winner, Clothing Loop swaps Fast Fashion for sustainability
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“I haven’t bought any new clothes in over 13 years and that’s going fine.”
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16 Aug 21
A-E-I-O-U - Gisèle Human’s new Waif film by Frankie Nassimbeni - addresses mental health
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Former #DI Emerging Creative Gisèle Human creates a safe space for healing, softness, and peace
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16 Aug 21
Design that envisions a better future
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No Waste winners, parks that halt climate change, & fashion that empowers…
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22 Jul 21
We chat to #DI Emerging Creative Azee Tanzi on tailoring and timeless fashion
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African Design
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Azola Tanzi’s clothing career is tailor-made for her
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19 Jul 21
#DI Emerging Creative Chifunilo Mulusa talks to #DI on giving back & African luxury
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A timeless aesthetic is Milan-trained Chifunilo Mulusa’s design foundation
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19 Jul 21
Why KoolKiel’s cool, Kenya’s new CAMO-flage, proud LGBTQIA+ garb, & more!
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A shot of Expression
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8 Jul 21
Designing for queer kids, #DI Emerging Creative Tristan Shaun Henry uses fashion as socio-political commentary
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We chat to Tristan Shaun Henry about creating LGBTQIA+ awareness through fashion.
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5 Jul 21
Every day is Africa Day
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Africa’s Standout Creatives Highlight the Continent’s Creativity
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26 May 21
The Handmade's Tale
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Honouring the beauty of the handmade.
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26 May 21
Communicating with the Ancestors: Former Design Indaba Emerging Creative and MBOISA Nominee Thebe Magugu Draws on African Spirituality for his Alchemy AW21 Collection
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Acclaimed fashion designer Thebe Magugu’s AW21 garments, campaign and short film explore African spirituality and global textile traditions.
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7 May 21
We Interview Former Design Indaba Emerging Creative Mpho Vackier in TheUrbanative’s New Homecoming Collection
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A collaborative collection birthed during lockdown brings together designers from different disciplines to celebrate home, and the continent.
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7 May 21
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