The Woolworths Youth Makers 2026 programme has spotlighted young creatives weaving African storytelling into fashion, among them Kuhle Phumzile Zondo.
The Woolworths Youth Makers 2026 programme has spotlighted young creatives weaving African storytelling into fashion — among them Kuhle Phumzile Zondo, whose work places narrative at the centre of design.
The programme reflects a growing corporate appetite to invest in the next generation of African makers.
For a new cohort, the most important textile is the story the garment carries.
The designers to watch are the ones who can clothe a story as well as a body.
Zanele Mthembu writes on fashion, food, travel and culture from across the continent.
The South Africa Fashion Awards 2026 ceremony takes place on 3 October at Hotel, bringing together 21 categories of nominees for a defining industry night.
The South Africa Fashion Awards has announced the nominees for its 2nd annual edition — 21 publicly voted categories — ahead of the ceremony at Hotel Sky, Sandton on 3 October 2026, with public voting now open.
Iconic South African brand Iwisa No.1 has launched a designer search to mark its 70th anniversary, inviting a new generation to reinterpret a heritage staple.