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South African Fashion Week Commemorates 21 Years Of Highlighting African Designers

56 native designers and counting continue to spearhead the evolution of fashion in South Africa.
South African Fashion Week Commemorates 21 Years Of Highlighting African Designers
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – OCTOBER 24: A model walks in Mantsho by Palesa Mokubung at the BRICS Designer Collections showcase during the autumn/winter 2019 collections at South Africa Fashion Week at Sandton City Mall on October 24, 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by J. Countess/Getty Images)
By Jazmin Brooks · Updated December 6, 2020
Numerous designers gathered in Johannesburg, South Africa to show their Autumn/Winter 2019 collections. The runways were filled with the perfect mix of colorful, monochromatic and print designs by luxury fashion houses. The nonstop week of all things SA fashion included shows by Mantsho, Helen, Roedel, Shaazia Adam, Danielle Frylinck, Thebe Magugu, Wanda Lephoto and many more who are contributing to the constant evolution and innovation of fashion in South Africa and throughout the world.
For the past 21 years, South African Fashion Week continues to highlight the talent within their community. It is evident that their take on fashion is incomparable, with a host of designers tastefully modernizing traditional garments, while others incorporate their own interpretations and bring them to life through exquisite designs that continue to set the runway on fire. Scroll through to check out some of our favorite looks from this year’s South African Fashion Week celebration.
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Mantsho by Palesa Mokubung Autumn/Winter 2019
Mantsho by Palesa Mokubung
South African Fashion Week Commemorates 21 Years Of Highlighting African Designers
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Thebe Magugu Autumn/Winter 2019
South African Fashion Week Commemorates 21 Years Of Highlighting African Designers
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Mantsho by Palesa Mokubung Autumn/Winter 2019
South African Fashion Week Commemorates 21 Years Of Highlighting African Designers
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Rich Mnisi Autumn/Winter 2019
South African Fashion Week Commemorates 21 Years Of Highlighting African Designers
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Afrogrunge Autumn/Winter 2019
South African Fashion Week Commemorates 21 Years Of Highlighting African Designers
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“OUTERWEAR” Fashion Autumn/Winter 2019
South African Fashion Week Commemorates 21 Years Of Highlighting African Designers
TOPICS:  fashion South Africa