Read of the Week: If not Shein, what? Affordable, locally produced fashion, of course

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Twyg Magazine writer, Holly Kane, makes a case for local fashion in her article which is our read of the week. It's titled 'If not Shein, what? Affordable, locally produced fashion, of course'. In it she explores the strides mainstream fashion retailers in South Africa have made in sourcing and producing fashion locally and sustainably. She also shares other options for finding budget-friendly fashion that aren't ultra-fast like: clothing swaps and second-hand shopping.

19 Apr English South Africa Business · Careers

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