Collaboration between Ian Mangenga & Sthandiwe Khumalo.
Zola is an e-commerce platform that aggregates sustainable fashion designers on one shopping platform allowing customers to make informed purchase decisions by virtually trying on gar-
ments from the comfort of their own homes using AR technology .
At Zola we believe that sustainability goes beyond just product. For us, sustainability
encompasses product, people & heritage. We recognize the importance of sustainable fabrics, ethical production practices and supply chains but what is equally as important to us is the conservation of African craftmanship and the spotlighting of African design talent.
Zola brings together the best of High-end African fashion design with traditionally crafted
pieces made by local artisans in a beautiful gentle balance.We aim to find the calm spot between what is ‘new’ and what is ‘old’. The Zola emporium revolutionizes the online shopping experience throughout the use of AR filter technology (and in the future will include a VR shopping experience), while still involving traditional makers who carry our African traditional practices
