Tactile drift

Clothing and ceramics share the same instincts in this study of texture and tension

An image from the Tactile Drift fashion editorial in Wanted's July 2026 issue. Picture: (Ian Samson)
An image from the Tactile Drift fashion editorial in Wanted's July 2026 issue. Picture: (Ian Samson)

Black silk egg dress, POR, Viviers; “T/Horny ii” mixed-glaze ceramic (2025), POR, Molly Roberts; knee-high boots, stylist’s own.

An image from the Tactile Drift fashion editorial in Wanted's July 2026 issue. Picture: (Ian Samson)

“Can You, Like, Step Back, Please?” mixed-glaze stoneware (2024), POR, Molly Roberts.

An image from the Tactile Drift fashion editorial in Wanted's July 2026 issue. Picture: (Ian Samson)

“Hungry Little Openings” mixed-glaze stoneware (2025), POR, Molly Roberts.

An image from the Tactile Drift fashion editorial in Wanted's July 2026 issue. Picture: (Ian Samson)

Black straw hat, POR, Crystal Birch; brooches, POR; handwoven string dress, R60,000, all Uni Form.

An image from the Tactile Drift fashion editorial in Wanted's July 2026 issue. Picture: (Ian Samson)

Archival mesh top, POR, Viviers; archival sleeveless tailored coat, POR, Uni Form; Zibbon Market Bag skirt, R26,900, Viviers.

An image from the Tactile Drift fashion editorial in Wanted's July 2026 issue. Picture: (Ian Samson)

“T/Horny ii” mixed-glaze stoneware (2025), POR; “The Weight of Desire” mixed-glaze stoneware (2023), POR, both by Molly Roberts; handwoven cotton scarf, POR, Uni Form.

An image from the Tactile Drift fashion editorial in Wanted's July 2026 issue. Picture: (Ian Samson)

Handwoven cotton scarf, POR; handwoven cotton pullover, R8,000, both Uni Form; skirt and Good Good Good x Calla babouches shoes, stylist’s own.

An image from the Tactile Drift fashion editorial in Wanted's July 2026 issue. Picture: (Ian Samson)

“Skinned Knees, Soft Heart” mixed-glaze stoneware (2024), POR, Molly Roberts.

  • Photographer: Ian Samson
  • Production: Liso Ceza
  • Styling: Cebo Mtshemla & Liso Ceza
  • Graphics: Jordan Bareiss
  • Model: Yibinati Nkweba

Stockists:

  • Crystal Birch: therealcrystalbirch.com
  • Molly Roberts: hausmayhem.com
  • Uni Form: uniformza.com
  • Viviers: viviersstudio.com

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