The Conscious Collective is a Vibrant Three-Day Celebration of South African Fashion and Sustainability at Menlyn Maine

In honour of Heritage Month, experience the fusion of culture and conscious living with The Conscious Collective, taking place at Menlyn Maine Central Square from 5 to 7 September 2025. The three-day event is dedicated to spotlighting South Africa’s rich design heritage and the visionary local designers shaping its future in ways that are creatively, ethically, and proudly South African. Here’s what you need to know.

The Conscious Collective The BAM Collective Michael Ludwig Studio — Fashions from The BAM Collective (left) and Michael Ludwig Studio (right)

Pop-up designer collections to look forward to

Shop exclusive archive collections and past-season gems from some of SA’s most influential fashion voices at The Conscious Collective, including:

Thula Sindi
AfricaRise
YUNG BLOOD APPAREL
Michael Ludwig Studio
The BAM Collective
Rubicon Clothing
MINA
Floyd Avenue Apparel
Imprint
Sober Design House
E_mania

These brands champion local production, responsible manufacturing, and slow fashion, proving that heritage and innovation can go hand in hand.

The Conscious Collective Angelique Janse van Rensburg and Sahil Harilal — Angelique Janse van Rensburg (left) and Sahil Harilal (right)

The Conscious Collective speaker sessions

On the Saturday and Sunday, visitors can sit in on inspiring conversations delving into the heart of South African fashion, sustainability, and conscious living.

Session 1

Styling: The 5 Fashion Principles in 2025 to Live By with Angelique Janse van Rensburg (owner and buyer of A’MI – formerly Milk&Honey) and Sahil Harilal (marketing manager for Charles Greig).

Cost: Free entry, book via Webtickets

When: Saturday, 6 September from 12pm
Where: Menlyn Maine Central Square, 180 Amarand Ave, Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria

Session 2

Sustaining Style and Sensibilities with Carlyn Fritelli Davies (natural resources lawyer).

Cost: Free entry, book via Webtickets

When: Saturday, 6 September from 2pm
Where: Menlyn Maine Central Square, 180 Amarand Ave, Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria

Session 3

Empower communities through fashion reuse: Talk with Tammy and Clarice Greyling from Clothes to Good.

Cost: Free entry, book via Webtickets

When: Sunday, 7 September from 12pm
Where: Menlyn Maine Central Square, 180 Amarand Ave, Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria

Session 4

The Three R’s: Repair, Reuse, Recycle with Kuhle Phumzile Zondo (owner of E_Mania).

Cost: Free entry, book via Webtickets

When: Sunday, 7 September from 2pm
Where: Menlyn Maine Central Square, 180 Amarand Ave, Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria

Donate clothes and shoes for a good cause

For this heritage month instalment, The Conscious Collective is proud to partner with Clothes to Good (CTG), a textile recycling and disability empowerment organisation bringing dignity, opportunity, and hope through fashion.

Give back and donate your gently worn clothes and shoes during the three-day event at Menlyn Maine Central Square and be part of something bigger. Your donations go towards supporting mothers of children with disabilities, helping create jobs for people with disabilities, and providing upcycled toys for vulnerable children.

What others see as waste, CTG transforms into opportunity. Let your old fashion empower someone’s future.