The much-anticipated list of 29 category finalists for the 2024 Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards has been announced, celebrating innovators in sustainable and ethical fashion. This year’s awards cover diverse categories, including Accessories, Footwear, Farm-to-Fashion, and the reintroduced Student Award, all recognising designers who are reshaping the fashion landscape with eco-conscious practices. Winners will be revealed at an awards ceremony on 20 November 2024 at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel.

The 29 Finalists

The Student Award

Honouring up-and-coming designers who address environmental and social issues through creative, boundary-pushing designs.

• Apricity
• EISLEN
• Orange Plum

Emerging Designer Award Presented by H&M South Africa

This award spotlights an emerging designer disrupting fashion with bold, sustainable innovations.

• Gabriel James
• Mother of Gao
• VINTU

Accessory Award

Recognising accessory designers who prioritise sustainable materials and ethical practices.

• Athena A
• Project Dyad
• Sealand Gear

Footwear Award

Awarded to a brand or designer creating durable, sustainably-made footwear.

• Moo Incognito
• Sage & Sunday

Trans-seasonal Design Award Presented by Country Road

This award celebrates designs that transcend trends and seasons, promoting slow fashion.

• Asha Eleven
• BOYDE
• GUGUBYGUGU

Farm-to-Fashion Award

Awarded to brands with transparent, traceable supply chains using 100% natural fabrics and regenerative practices.

• African Expressions
• Pianna Yarns
• Yarnh

Nicholas Coutts Artisanal Fashion Award

This award celebrates brands that uplift local communities and preserve traditional crafts, in honour of designer Nicholas Coutts.

• Earth Age
• E_mania
• VIVIERS

Retail Award

Given to a retailer championing the circular economy with swap shops, rentals, and pre-loved fashion.

• 44 Stanley
• Onrotate
• The Local Edit

Tastemaker Award

For photographers, stylists, influencers, or creators who use their platform to advocate for sustainable fashion.

• Asanda Sizani
• Tintswalo Mabaso
• Thobeka Mbane

Innovative Design and Materials Award Presented by Polo South Africa

Recognising a designer pioneering sustainable practices or technologies, pushing boundaries in fashion.

• Ilkhe du Toit
• Sari for Change
• Stephanie Bentum

The Changemaker Award Presented by Markham

Awarded to an overall winner excelling in sustainable and circular practices. The winner receives a grand prize of R100,000.

Twyg founder Jackie May stated, “There are exciting new names in the mix this year, and we congratulate all our deserving finalists! Heartfelt thanks to our sponsors and partners—Markham, Country Road, H&M South Africa, Polo South Africa, Husqvarna, and Royal Flush Gin—whose support makes this annual project possible.”

The winners will be announced at the live event on 20 November 2024.

For more information, visit Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards.

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