Bruin Feskens on Capturing Contrast, Crafting Stories, and Finding Beauty in Silence
Every tool we encounter serves a purpose in what we create as artists. In Bruin Fesken’s case, his use of light birthed a fascinating product that sparked our unique appreciation for the purity and crispness of black-and-white, with the contrast and exuberant experience of a stand-alone bold accent color. We experience the focus and characteristics […]
Ilkhe du Toit on Material-First Design and the Journey of Salt
Image credit: Liezl Zwarts. Ilkhe du Toit’s collection Salt begins with a contradiction. The designer grew up on a sheep farm in South Africa where her family exported wool to European mills, surrounded by raw fiber that would eventually become garments. Yet the connection between the two felt invisible. “I didn’t understand how wool became […]
Emerging Designers from Senegal and Across Africa Take the Stage in Dakar.
On Thursday, December 6, 2024, the Emerging Designers Showcase, Part II at the Pullman Dakar Teranga gathered a remarkable group of talent from Senegal and across Africa. The evening was not just about fashion, but a powerful declaration of Africa’s creative energy, where tradition met innovation. The designers presented collections that told stories of resilience, […]
The Streets of Capetown
Turning Yarn to Art in The Hustle and Bustle of Capetown.A collaborative work between crochet designer Diana Seboke and photographer Ben Mall telling a visual story of the grit, magic and beauty of Cape Town, South Africa. DIANA-SEBOKE-by-Ben-Mall-6-of-75-1 Credits: Designer @dianaseb0ke Photography @ben.mall Model and styling @sedi22000