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Kgomotso Seboko. Photo: Supplied

Kgomotso Seboko: The man finding Africa’s next top models

From launching a modelling academy to discovering global talent, Seboko’s journey reaches new heights at Paris Fashion Week

Brand new: Models show off original clothing designed by the MaXhosa Africa label, which is set to make an appearance at this year’s Paris Fashion Week

Weaving culture into fashion

The craftsmanship, heritage and innovation of MaXhosa’s designs is redefining African luxury couture

The industry weaves luxury with local empowerment, driving sustainable livelihoods and ethical craftsmanship

South African mohair is the leader in luxury fibres

The industry weaves luxury with local empowerment, driving sustainable livelihoods and ethical craftsmanship

A piece from the odAOMO jewellery brand, created by the Kenyan designer (and surgeon) Dr Sophia Omoro. (Quentin Alexander)

African fashion boom’s frayed edges

While the continent’s design talent is in top form, bold policy moves are needed to realise the vast potential of the sector, according to a Unicef report

A stitch in time: Small Street, in down town Johannesburg, has many fast-fashion outlets. Photos: Moeletsi Mabe

The Cost of Fast Fashion

Quality or quantity? The bind of fast fashion

A stylish way to pay

Steve Jobs said, “The best way to create value in the 21st century is to connect creativity with technology”. A fact leading African tech company, Yoco has integrated into their…

Profiting in adversity: Davy Tsopo was a cleaner until he lost his job in the pandemic. Now he has his own successful business, Cakey by Davy.

Entrepreneurs strike Covid gold

Some enterprising people found ways for their ventures to survive the strictest lockdown levels

‘The New Testament’ by Pola Maneli was part of the ‘we are present’ exhibition

Two exhibitions link Mandela and art

The artworks build on and questions the legacy of Nelson Mandela