South Africa’s first New York Runway Show is happening on October 11, 2019 at the Marriot Hotel Crystal Tower. Dress yourself to the nines and get ready to witness this first in international fashion hosted by South African actress, Bonnie Mbuli.
Showcasing designers from New York include VanElse by Else Hardjo with accessible attire for the successful businesswoman; Honee for House of Honee presenting extravagant otherworldly futuristic apparel; Rian Fernandez accredited as the Best Designer of the Northern Philippines; Michael Lombard whose approach takes to bold leathers and studded ensembles and elegant evening-wear by Este & Clo.
Representing the forefront of local fashion is SA’s King of couture who has graced the NYFW runway for the past three years consecutively – Jacques LaGrange; BeachCult by Joanna Hedley – an AFWL local launching her latest Midnight Safari collection featuring the Prowling Leopard print by Emijl De Kock; ZED Menswear bespoke tailored attire for the discerning modern day gentleman along with New York fashion week locals Malcolm KLûK and Christiaan Gabriel Du Toit.
Attendees can walk the red carpet and enjoy some bubbly, canapes and bowl dining. Refreshment bars will also be available. Guests can also join in on an interactive beauty bar run by Geurlain, Kush Colour’s pop-up nail station, and Curl Connection and Black Roots hair bars. Life Day Spa Canal Walk will be offering a sensory spa lounge.
There will also be an afterparty at the Quoin Rock VIP wine bar open to all guests.
A portion of the events proceeds will go towards the African Wildlife Foundation.
Tickets range from R495-R4000 and are available on Quicket.
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