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IOL News
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Strutting style: designers pull out all the stops for the Hollywoodbets Durban July Fashion Experience
The Hollywoodbets Durban July Fashion Experience has always been the epitome of style and elegance. And the participants have been lining up for a shot at the grand prize. This year's theme, "Marvels of Mzansi", was interpreted in various ways, which included earthly tones and colours that scream Mzansi, like yellow, green, orange and red. Close to 100 participants stood in line to have their chance at winning a share of the grand prize at the 2025 Hollywoodbets Durban July Fashion Experience. The fashion was elevated with everything from jewels, beads and, as always, extreme fascinators! Models showcased in various categories including Exceptional Raceday Hat/Fascinator, Classic Racewear, Most Striking Couple and HDJ Young Designers Award. Vuyi Ngobese, Sandile Mngadi, Happy Makhumalo Ngidi and popular Mzansi designer, Kathrin Kidger, are on the judging panel. Speaking about their interpretation of the theme, local designer Pregasen Govender from The House of Apple Blossom said that he went with a beach theme. "Looking at Durban, most tourists come for the beach and the seaside, so I decided to go with the blue and white and all the porcelain groves. "Being an Indian, I accessorised with Indian jewellery. I also thought about the foreigners in Durban, so my male outfit sums that up. I also added a protea flower as a symbol of our national flower."
IOL News
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Fashion forward: discover the designers set to shine at the 2025 Hollywoodbets Durban July
A 2024 design by Nompumelelo Mjadu from the brand Jado Mjadu. Image: Sean Laurenz. As the Hollywoodbets Durban July approaches, nine talented designers will take centre stage to showcase their unique collections for the Durban Fashion Fair Rising Star Collection. This event stands out as one of the most thrilling initiatives in the Hollywoodbets Durban July Fashion Experience by Durban Fashion Fair (DFF). It offers a captivating preview of Durban's vibrant up-and-coming designers, poised to make a striking impact on South Africa's fashion industry. This year, the showcase promises to be a feast for the senses, with an array of fashion that caters to diverse tastes, from the elegant pieces for curvier fashionistas to dapper menswear with a proudly African twist under the theme "Marvels of Mzansi". Among the nine designers selected, six have cultivated their skills under the guidance of industry heavyweights through the Durban Fashion Fair's (DFF) prestigious business support and mentorship programme. The remaining three represent seasoned, award-winning professionals from the 2024 DFF Fashion Showcase, bringing a wealth of runway experience to the event. Nondumiso Mhlongo of Curved Ndlovukazi, Kazadi Wilson Mukeya from Victor Fashion Kingdom and Eulender Cele of Eullue have been selected alongside Nelly Nxumalo of Ezobkhosi Designs, Nelisiwe Dlamini of Slop Duka and Zandile Myeza of AZM Fashion Creations. Bonisiwe Ndlovu of Dfant Fashion Clothing, Muzi Mlambo from MitaN Dyzn and Mbasa Ndongeni Iqhosha House of Fashion round up the list of participants. 'We are extremely excited about the Hollywoodbets Durban July and the talent that will be on display, especially as this year's theme enables designers to use every ounce of their creativity," said DFF business support facilitator Nondumiso Mthembu. "There is a lot to feel marvellous about. We can't wait to be marvelled by what these designers will produce." Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Owner of Curved Ndlovukazi, Nondumiso Ndlovu. Image: Instagram. "I am humbled and excited by the opportunity that I have been given to showcase my brand and my designs. I am humbled by the chance to network and mingle with the giants out there, and the young ones, the creatives. Fashion is my first love," said Mhlongo, who represents curvier fashion through her label Curved Ndlovukazi. Meanwhile, Mukeya is set to captivate audiences with his Afrocentric menswear collection named after his firstborn. 'Believe it or not, I started sewing while I was at school, in grade 10. I was inspired by my older brother, who was already an established fashion designer. I was encouraged to join the DFF by a friend in 2018, and since then, I have not looked back,' he said. Mukeya further elaborated on his collection, drawing inspiration from the "inky drama of Durban's night sky". 'I don't have words to describe how I feel. This is the first time that I will put my menswear designs on the Hollywoodbets Durban July stage, and I am over the moon.' Kazadi Wilson Mukeya, owner of Victor Fashion Kingdom (VFK). Image: Instagram. DUT graduate Cele is also gearing up to make her mark, showcasing her effortlessly cool aesthetic that has already turned heads from Umlazi to uptown. 'My collection is ready-to-wear, outdoorsy, sporty, high-end, simple, beautiful, and timeless,' Cele noted, expressing her excitement after being mentored by previous industry leaders, including Miss Money Penny. "I am looking forward to this opportunity." The prestigious horse-racing and fashion event is set to take place on Saturday, July 5, at the Greyville Racecourse in Durban.
