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The Fashion Of Oppression
Elon Musk with MAGA Hat on Fashion has always been a means of personal expression amongst people throughout the ages; however, fashion has also been used to uphold social hierarchies. Clothing has been used as a mechanism for propaganda and social control. Historically, the oppressive Italian fascist regime of 1919 was symbolised by the black shirts, and dare we say that the Make America Great Again caps of the Trump administration will, in the future, be seen as a piece of c

Philisiwe Nzimande
Mar 10, 20256 min read


Master Of Textiles: Richard Quinn
Enter the world of floral textile prints and queeny high fashion with Richard Quinn.

Acid Papaya Magazine
Jun 7, 20224 min read


Innovating Tradition: Craig Green x Adidas Originals
A Meeting of Minds In 2020, British designer Craig Green and Adidas Originals deepened their partnership with a second collaborative collection that officially launched on November 7th. This season marked a continuation of their shared values: ingenuity, function, innovation, and utility. The collection’s debut pieces first appeared on the autumn/winter 2020 runway show in Paris, signalling a seamless fusion of high-fashion concepts with sportswear heritage. CG SUPERSTAR: Qui

Acid Papaya Magazine
Dec 13, 20213 min read


Thebe Magugu: Weaving Stories Into garments
House of Magugu Logo Thebe Magugu is an exceptional designer and a storyteller as well as a cultural innovator whose success redefines how the world views African fashion. Born in Kimberley and currently based in Johannesburg, Magugu’s journey from a small-town dreamer to the first African recipient of the coveted LVMH Prize represents a paradigm shift in the international fashion arena. His triumph highlights his individual talent and the growing recognition of Africa’s dyna

Philisiwe Nzimande
Sep 13, 20214 min read


Wearable Habitats By Craig Green For The Moncler Genius Project
Courtesy of Moncler Craig Green is known for his innovative and architectural approach to fashion; his collaboration with Moncler Genius...

Acid Papaya Magazine
Jun 21, 20214 min read


Recho Omondi Presents: The Cutting Room Floor
Photo taken from: https://gossamer.co/ Recho Omondi is a fashion designer and media innovator who has carved a unique space for herself...

Acid Papaya Magazine
May 24, 20212 min read
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