A 'TRUE FASHION' CONVERSATION ON THE OCCASION OF THE CAPE TOWN ART FAIR BRINGING ART, FASHION AND MUSIC TOGETHER IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FRENCH INSTITUTE OF SA
On the 18 th of February, the French Institute of South Africa will host a discussion around fashion sustainability with esteemed fashion designers Lukhanyo Mdingi and David Sher, and 4 burgeoning South African young talents. The panel discussion will be surrounded by the creations which were made by the four mentees, during the True Fashion mentorship program, followed by some music beats. The participants will be unpacking the fashion of tomorrow in the face of the challenges of "fast fashion" and the impact of the textile industry on the environment. The designers will discuss the importance of collaboration and mentorship in nurturing sustainable practices, as well as sharing their individual journeys and challenges. The discussion will be balanced between Mdingi’s experience, who began his eponymous label in 2015 and is a recent recipient of the coveted Karl Lagerfeld Prize, and Sher, the co-founder of Good Good Good, a brand that elevates modern streetwear using ethica