Something Good in the press
We're proud to have been featured extensively in the South African press, as well as in major publications across the globe — from T: The New York Times Style Magazine to Vogue Italia. Explore a selection of these media moments below.
June 9, 2025 Between 10 AND 5
Meet the 2025 YDC Winners!
Between 10 And 5 profiled Something Good Studio's 2024/25 winners of the Young Designer Competition — Boikanyo Makhafola, Madison Gordon, Lunathi Mfanta and Jessica Scott.
May 26, 2025 Visi Magazine
Romaria Collaborates with Vanessa Ford on the Empowering Shero Cloak
Visi covered our powerful collaboration with Vanessa Ford on the Shero Cloak — "a bold new piece designed for women who move through the world with purpose."
September 16, 2024 Visi Magazine
In Studio with Zydia Botes
Visi Magazine interviewed founder Zydia Botes about the genesis of Something Good Studio. "I wanted to look into how design could have a positive impact on my life, and the life of every person connected to the project. This meant challenging mass production and focusing on quality and the making process."
February 13, 2023 SHOUTOUT LA
Meet Zydia Botes
Los Angeles based Shoutout LA interviewed Zydia Botes about her creative and entrepreneurial journey, as well as her community and locale.
December 30, 2022 T: The New York Times Style Magazine
Artists and Makers Are Doubling Down on Johannesburg
In late 2022, Something Good Studio was featured in The New York Times’ T Magazine as part of a special on Johannesburg’s creative scene. The piece spotlighted our collaborative textile work and founder Zydia Botes’ commitment to producing within community.
August 5, 2021 Vogue Italia
Along the road to Soweto by Andrea Baioni
Something Good Studio appeared in Vogue Italia as part of an evocative photo essay by Andrea Baioni capturing the textures, people, and landscapes along the road to Soweto. Our textiles were featured alongside a broader narrative of South African creativity, warmth, and everyday beauty — including incredible brands such as Thebe Magugu, VIVIERS, Sindiso Khumalo, Rich Mnisi, Crystal Birch and more.