Nabeela Karim

Dec 30, 2024 | twyg.co.za | Nabeela Karim

There is a reason for the slow fashion movement refrain that “the most sustainable clothes are the ones you already own”. Taking care of your clothes is one of the best ways to limit your fashion impact. By making your clothes last longer, you get more wears out of them, which means that you don’t have to replace them regularly. Extending the wear of your clothes by just nine months can reduce their impact by 20-30%, according to the BBC.

Sep 12, 2024 | shelflife.co.za | Nabeela Karim

In the suburbs of Johannesburg lies a unique subculture of young Black female skaters working against the odds to pursue their passion. Directed by Koketso Matabane, Untitled Skates is a documentary short film that explores the unwavering enthusiasm of these young skaters. “I was drawn to the stories of these young women, of their resilience in the face of societal pressures,” says Koketso.

May 31, 2024 | twyg.co.za | Nabeela Karim

Fashion is an inherently interconnected industry, supporting many livelihoods and expanding across several different fields. Fashion production has the capacity to bring our society closer to a kinder, more sustainable way of living in harmony with nature. And so, Cape Wools SA is committed to this vision for the fashion industry with one of the key materials in the production of garments: wool fibre.

May 23, 2024 | shelflife.co.za | Nabeela Karim

Celebrating fashion as art in and of itself, Fuata Moyo blends fashion and art to create statement streetstyle pieces that are functional and can be treasured for years to come. Fuata Moyo was founded during the pandemic by a set of four siblings, Kabambi, Martine, Lucien, and Tshimaro Mbiola. During a time when the world was on pause, society was forced to slow down and find innovative and creative ways of living amidst the panic and severe loss of jobs.

Feb 22, 2024 | shelflife.co.za | Nabeela Karim

Emerging as a reprieve from the often elitist and highbrow world of art is the International Public Art Festival (IPAF). Using the streets of Cape Town as gallery walls, the festival shows us how art can exist around us, serving as the backdrop of everyday life. The festival takes place in the heart of Cape Town’s city centre, the Company’s Garden. By basing this event here, the IPAF aims to promote the democratisation of art, bringing art to the people amidst Cape Town’s cityscape.