“The focus on local growing and production – farm to fashion – will enhance a connection to place, and illuminate the immense potential of nature-friendly textile industries, as we return to our roots, reconnect to our natural environments, and reimagine the future of fashion,” says Jackie May, founder and editor of Twyg. “Join us and help grow the movement of ethical, circular and sustainable growers, makers, designers, creatives and innovators.”

The programme and registration details are here: https://twyg.co.za/africa-textile-talks-2022/

The speakers are:

• Omoyemi Akerele, Founder of the Lagos Fashion Week
• Eunice Pais, Visual Artist
• Simone Cipriani, Founder of the Ethical Fashion Initiative
• Sibabalwe Ndlwana, Weaving and Textile Designer
• Tinyiko Makwakwa, Fibre Artist
• Cyril Naicker, National Co-ordinator of Fashion Revolution
• Stella Hertantyo, Assistant Editor of Twyg
• Aaniyah Martin-Omardien, Founder of The Beach Co-Op
• Ky Bxshxff, Fashion Editor, Stylist and Writer
• Esethu Cenga, Co- Founder of Rewoven
• Genna Shrosbree, Designer
• MmusoMaxwell, Fashion Designers
• Jackie May, Founder and Editor of Twyg
• Shivani Ragavoodoo Canee, Fashion Accessories Designer and Social Entrepreneur
• Cleo Droomer, Artist
• Dylan McGarry, Scholar Activist-Pracademic Multimedia Artist
• Dorcas Mutombo, Fashion Designer
• Roland Kroon, Regenerative Land Manager
• Isabelle Chowree, Storyteller and Facilitator at The Empathy Club
• Erica DeGreef, Founder of African Fashion Research Institute
• Priya Ramkissoon, Founder and Director of Imiloa Collective
• Roland Kroon, Regenerative Land Manager
• Chloe Andrea Welgemoed, Stylist, Production and Costume Designer
• Vanessa Simrick, Fashion Student
• Steven Gerber, Farmer
• Leandi Mulder, Fashion Designer
• Thobeka Mbane, Stylist
• Michelle Jones-Phillipson, Sustainability Practitioner
• Dax Holdings, Managing Director of Mungo