SA designers spread Ubuntu at London Fashion Week

Jose Hendo, who embodies the phrase ‘Reduce Reuse Recycle’, created a group of fantastic, undulating natural forms in raw fabrics. Circles, swathes and soft accordion folds in burnt umber and ochre colours were made from bark-cloth, a UNESCO-recognised process dating back to the 15th century, famous for its use by ancient Ugandan Kings, but still had a contemporary feel. She also revealed a range of slogan t-shirts for the campaign, including ‘Love From Africa’ and ‘Trade Not Aid’.

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