Twyg, the Cape Town–based non-profit media platform dedicated to sustainable fashion and lifestyle, is proud to announce a newly appointed jury for the Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 editions. Alongside this announcement, Twyg has extended the entry deadline for the 2025 awards to 12 October 2025.
“Although we respect and admire all our judges, we believe it’s important to refresh the jury every three years,” says Jackie May, founder of Twyg. “This not only injects new energy and diverse perspectives into the process, but also ensures designers benefit from fresh eyes and new expertise.”
A global jury with diverse expertise
The new jury brings together an extraordinary mix of local and international leaders in media, fashion, sustainability, design, business, and climate advocacy. Judges for the next three years include:
- Martina Glomb (Germany): Professor of Fashion Design at Hochschule Hannover, founder of the USE-LESS Centre for Sustainable Strategies, and former designer for Vivienne Westwood’s Anglomania and Red Label lines.
- Bee Diamondhead (South Africa): Creative director, stylist and fashion editor whose work has defined an era in South African fashion and beyond.
- Idelle Taye (United States/Cameroon): Founder of Guzangs, a platform celebrating and empowering African artisans through global fashion storytelling.
- Stella Hertantyo (South Africa): Communications lead at African Climate Alliance, writer and former co-host of the Conscious Style Podcast.
- Silvia Tonui (Kenya): Business strategist and creative economy practitioner who has led initiatives such as the British Council’s Creative DNA.
- Bielle Bellingham (South Africa): Business and Brand Director at Chommies, cultural strategist, and former editor of ELLE Decoration.
Twyg’s awards adjudicator Elisabeth Makumbi (South Africa) returns for her six year. Elisabeth is a management consultant at Bridgespan and admitted attorney, with expertise in circular economy, climate, and social impact.
Collectively, this jury embodies Twyg’s mission to drive innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability in African fashion while connecting it to global conversations.
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