TUTFashionDesign

28/09/2026

“My collection was inspired by the beauty and depth of blue, translating the fluidity of water, the movement of ocean life, and the organic forms found in nature into sculptural silhouettes. Nakedi”

At its heart, the collection celebrates the beauty and identity of isishweshwe and the richness of Southern African fashion. It is a reminder that before we look outward for inspiration, we should first look within to our own heritage, our stories, and our understanding of beauty.

This is who we are. This is where we come from. And this deserves to be celebrated.

One of the most beautiful bodies of work we’ve seen this year. Well done! 👏🏾✨

16/09/2026

What if waste was never really waste? ♻️✨

This collection explores sustainability through transformation taking discarded and existing materials and reimagining them into garments that carry new purpose, identity and value.

Inspired by nature’s constant cycle of change and renewal, the collection embraces raw textures, organic forms, unconventional construction and sculptural silhouettes. Every detail becomes part of a conversation about how we create, consume and redefine what we consider valuable.

Rather than hiding imperfections, the garments celebrate them showing that sustainable fashion can be experimental, expressive and visually powerful.

Less waste. More imagination. A new life for what already exists. 🌱

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14/09/2026

14/09/2026

Thank you Tshwane University of Technology TUT

19/08/2026

STILLNESS | Fashion Show 2026

Join us for an evening of fashion, creativity and reflection as our students explore the quiet beauty of the creative process. ✨

This year’s Stillness celebrates the hand, the material, the making — and everything that emerges along the way.

Come experience the work of our talented Fashion Design students, culminating in our Third-Year open oanges.

📅 12 September 2026
📍 012 Central
🎟️ Tickets available via the link in our bio.

We look forward to sharing this special evening with you. 🤍

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08/08/2026

Africa Textile Talks 2026 🌍🧵

TUT students had the opportunity to engage with Africa Textile Talks 2026, exploring the evolving role of textiles within Africa’s creative and fashion industries. The event provided valuable insight into how African textile practices can contribute to cultural preservation, innovation and sustainable development.

From the use of locally sourced materials and traditional craftsmanship to responsible production and waste reduction, sustainable textile practices have the potential to reduce environmental impact while strengthening Africa’s textile value chain. 🌱

Experiences such as these encourage our students to think critically about the relationship between textiles, culture, innovation and environmental responsibility, while exploring how the future of African fashion can be both creative and sustainable.

Building knowledge. Creating responsibly. Shaping the future of African textiles. 🌍✨
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05/08/2026

Every journey is more meaningful when it’s shared.
Together, we explored, learned, asked questions, and gained valuable insights during our visit to Woolworths and the Africa Textile Talks workshop. Moments like these remind us that the strongest teams are built through curiosity, collaboration, and supporting one another. The future of fashion is brighter when we grow together. 🌍✨

01/08/2026

Ready to own the runway? 👠🕶️

The search for our next runway stars begins now!

Join us for the 2026 Runway Model Casting Call and take your first step towards the runway.

✨ Come dressed in all-black fitted clothing.
📍 TUT Arts Campus
📅 31 August 2026

See the poster for full details.

29/05/2026

This is an open call to students, emerging designers, makers and thinkers across Africa to explore the future of textiles through regeneration, material innovation and indigenous knowledge systems. Participants are invited to develop a 30cm x 30cm textile, material, or concept that responds to the question:

What does an African textile future look like when it restores ecosystems, centres local knowledges and materials, and reimagines production?

Important dates: 

13 July: Deadline for phase 1

22 July: Deadline for submission of prototype 

31 July and 1 August: Exhibition at Africa Textile Talks 

Goodluck Students!