The South African tradition Hollywoodbets Durban July is forever an exciting time to gather both celebrities and fans. They engage in high fashion, entertainment, horse racing, and critique on the other side of the spectrum.
By: Mihlali Jijana
The themed event “Ride the Wave” serves elegant fashion and styling to the gods. Many South African faves adhered to the theme which most of them interpreted as sea.

“Fashion is not just a form of art but a language that has shaped and defined various eras of human history, offering us a glimpse into their narratives and dialogues. I was so excited to attend my first Durban July in such a powerful garment by one of my favorite designers, Mzukisi Mbane from @Imprint_ZA.”
Abigailmusida on X further said that the garment raises awareness around #ForeverWena at one of South Africa’s most anticipated social events by repurposing signage used at the #ForeverWena student rallies to help drive HIV awareness at scale. “My dress represents freedom of choice and our autonomy, especially in our interactions. Options are available to ensure we all make the right choices to protect ourselves and others”.

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According to fans on the other side of the coin, the fashion policies and mainly X (Twitter)social media platform few outfits were buzzworthy and Liemea Pansti from Big Brother and Idols auditioner overate all three looks she had on. Jessica Nkosi yet again understood the assignment of the Durban July theme. Maps Maponya also made rounds on X with his stunning elegant look.

Photo: X (twitter)
Durban July’s highly sophisticated looks were serving waves. South African celebrities ate the looks and certainly left no crumbs whatsoever.
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