Meet the 2025 Semi-finalists

Casbeth Tshegofatso Marobane

Redress Design Award

  • 2025
 Finalist

Meet The Designer

“My passion lies in rescuing waste materials that would otherwise be discarded, rethinking how I can use even the most unlikely materials in my collections.”
Casbeth Tshegofatso Marobane
“My passion lies in rescuing waste materials that would otherwise be discarded, rethinking how I can use even the most unlikely materials in my collections.”
Casbeth Tshegofatso Marobane

Bio

Casbeth Tshegofatso Marobane is a Finalist of the Redress Design Award 2025. She holds a BA in Fashion Design from the University of Johannesburg, South Africa.

Region

  • South Africa

Collection

  • Womenswear

Design Techniques

  • Upcycling, Zero Waste

Redress Design Award Collection

Casbeth’s Redress Design Award collection, ‘Cultural studies’, draws inspiration from South African cultural history and attire. She makes use of traditional beading techniques and neck brass rings from the Ndebele tribe. For embellishments, Casbeth turns to mosaic glass off-cuts and cowry shells, once used as currency and now as jewelry signifying prosperity. Zero-waste one-piece pleated garments are upcycled from unwanted clothes, curtains, and aluminium blinds.

Q&A with the designer

I was exposed to sustainability in fashion during my BA studies, but what truly inspired me to be sustainable was my first job in the fashion industry. Seeing firsthand the amount of production waste that was thrown out daily drove home just how much harm fast fashion does to the environment.

My collection is primarily crafted from recycled materials like curtains, secondhand clothing, and aluminum blinds, utilising zero-waste, upcycling, and recycling design techniques. The concept is inspired by cultural attire and sustainable practices, such as the tradition of passing down clothes that no longer fit, along with beadwork and attire made from environmentally friendly materials. Rather than focusing on futuristic innovations for sustainability, I looked to the past, incorporating traditional techniques, as I believe sustainability has always been an integral part of our culture.

My goal is to build a fully sustainable, ethical household brand that promotes body positivity and empowers women, including creating opportunities for women in the surrounding communities.

I always carry my journal with me, as I write down thoughts, ideas, and experiences that leave a lasting impact on me.

My collection is made of hand-pleated fabric, which is then hand-sewn on the dress form. With this technique, I’m able to create pieces without producing waste in the process.

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