Savannah and Nao Serati serve Durban July fashion
Savanna Premium Cider is set to make its boldest mark yet on the cultural calendar with the launch of The Weekend of Marvels, a full-scale 'takeover' of the Durban July weekend.
Savanna will present a high style, high humour showcase,think less pretence, more presence at the heart of the Hollywoodbets Durban July conversation.
At the July, the brand will also debut its themed Marvels of Mzansi fashion in collaboration with rising South African designer Nao Serati. The looks — bold, witty and culturally fluent — are created to disrupt the race-day fashion narrative, offering a couture interpretation of local flair with dry humour.
'This year, we're redefining how Savanna does the Hollywoodbets Durban July,' said the brand's marketing manager Kayla Hendricks.
'The Weekend of Marvels is Savannah's boldest presence yet. From a fashion stunt made to make headlines, to a speakeasy, and comedy takeover at the track, we're bringing South Africa something iconic. It's dry, stylish and rooted in our culture.'
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