Engen Xtreme Kouture turns motoring culture into sustainable fashion
Engen Xtreme Kouture, designed by South African artist Carlo Gibson, uses repurposed lubricant packaging and recycled corporate wear to celebrate the mechanics, spinners and petrolheads shaping South Africa’s motoring culture.
Engen Xtreme Kouture is a fashion collection inspired by South Africa's unique motoring culture. Launched at Heat on the Street in October, the collection features innovative garments crafted from repurposed lubricant materials like bottle caps and recycled corporate wear. Engen partnered with artist Carlo Gibson to create the collection, blending automotive culture and personal style.
The project also focused on skills development, employing a fashion design intern and local seamstresses, investing in local craftsmanship and livelihoods. Sustainability was a key theme, with Gibson emphasizing the importance of longevity over newness in fashion. The collection shines a light on the communities that inspire it, celebrating the creativity and identity of mechanics, spinners, and petrolheads.
Engen Xtreme Kouture represents a commitment to the motoring industry and South African culture, integrating responsible recycling and sustainability into the brand's Beyond Oil platform.
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