Wearing fall’s best fashion, these 8 women talk about modern Durban life in the Fall Fashion issue of The FADER that hits newsstands August 25. Scroll through some of the pictures below and read the full article here
“Things have changed for women. We do what men do. I feel like we’re independent now, more than before. We make our own money. We don’t depend on men.” —Zamazee Ikalana, 25
“To be a modern women in Durban is about not being afraid to be who you want to be, and not being too influenced by the Western world. I haven’t come across many feminists here. I think they’re highly sensitive about it in America, though.” — Kyra Moon Halfpenny, 27
“There are some cultural traditions that I’ve left behind. Gender inequality—that’s my main thing. I even fight with my dad about it.” —Zime Msoni, 20
“Women have always been undermined, so they’re given first preference now when considered for jobs. There’s a push for equality, especially among young black women, because we’re doubly disadvantaged.” —Sane Lisiee Ndabezitha, 25
“I’ve got so many opportunities. I can do whatever I want. Everything is in my hands.” —Queen, 23
“I try to empower women. I talk to young girls and become their big sister when it comes to figuring out what they want to do. But I wouldn’t really call myself a feminist.” —Nomhle Mtshali, 25
Source: Fader