{"id":44674,"date":"2025-06-26T08:33:43","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T06:33:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/?p=44674"},"modified":"2025-06-24T08:57:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T06:57:21","slug":"let-the-fashion-magic-begin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/blog\/2025\/06\/26\/let-the-fashion-magic-begin\/","title":{"rendered":"Let the fashion magic begin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We meet two designers who are ready to shake the track in the most stylish way possible and bring Mzansi\u2019s magic to life at this year\u2019s Hollywoodbets Durban July.<\/p>\n<p>The spotlight is officially on the six designers chosen to lead the fashion front at the 2025 Hollywoodbets Durban July Invited Designer Showcase. And we\u2019re proud that five of them are proudly homegrown talents.<\/p>\n<p>Representing KZN in full colour and creativity are Kathrin Kidger, Zama Mathe (Zarth), Sandile Mngadi (Duke), Sicelo Dlezi (Yatsar) and Zama Gumede (Zaviar). Joining them from Johannesburg is the powerhouse husband-and-wife team Nobukhozi and Thabo Mukwevho (Khosi Nkosi), fresh from the runways of Paris and Milan.<\/p>\n<p>The Invited Designer Showcase represents a fusion of fashion fantasy, theatrical creativity and pure race-day glam. This year\u2019s theme, Marvels of Mzansi, promises bold storytelling and unforgettable statements on the runway.<\/p>\n<p>For two first-time invited designers the invite was more than just a professional milestone. It was a nod to years of dedication, craftsmanship and their unwavering presence at Africa\u2019s greatest horseracing event and the Durban Fashion Fair. Sicelo Dlezi and Zama Gumede are far from newcomers on the fashion front.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44691\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44691\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-44691\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/06\/SL_250507_HBJULY_ID_2301B-400x285.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/06\/SL_250507_HBJULY_ID_2301B-400x285.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/06\/SL_250507_HBJULY_ID_2301B-1024x729.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/06\/SL_250507_HBJULY_ID_2301B-768x547.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/06\/SL_250507_HBJULY_ID_2301B-590x420.jpg 590w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/06\/SL_250507_HBJULY_ID_2301B-696x496.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/06\/SL_250507_HBJULY_ID_2301B-1068x761.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/06\/SL_250507_HBJULY_ID_2301B-100x70.jpg 100w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/06\/SL_250507_HBJULY_ID_2301B.jpg 1516w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44691\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ravonne Haai (IMM), Akhona Sibisi (IMM), Sicelo Dlezi and Sthabile Majola (BOSS). Photo: Sean Laurenz \/ Race Coast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>A celebration of ubuntu and African royalty<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sicelo Dlezi, radiates energy and it\u2019s infectious. She\u2019s a mother of three &#8211; to Wakhile, Bandile and Nandzile, a wife to husband, Bukelani, and a woman who believes in fashion as joy, expression and cultural celebration.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am a child of God,\u201d she says with warmth. \u201cWhen I\u2019m around people, I make sure they laugh. That\u2019s what makes me happy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This essence &#8211; bold, vibrant, alive &#8211; is woven into the very fabric of her brand that blends traditional African prints with modern silhouettes, electric colours and unapologetic flair.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy love for fashion is rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Africa,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p>Sicelo\u2019s journey with the Durban July began back in 2006 when the theme was Silk Safari. She\u2019s now a seasoned veteran of the event, with more than five participations under her belt &#8211; though 2025 marks her first time as an official invited designer. One theme stands out in her memory: 2022\u2019s Show Me The Honey.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was right after Covid. So many creatives had given up, but that theme gave us a chance to show what had been happening in our minds during lockdown &#8211; the dreams, the ideas, the colour.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44690\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44690\" style=\"width: 326px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-44690\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/06\/SL_250507_HBJULY_ID_2189C-copy-326x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"326\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/06\/SL_250507_HBJULY_ID_2189C-copy-326x400.jpg 326w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/06\/SL_250507_HBJULY_ID_2189C-copy-835x1024.jpg 835w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/06\/SL_250507_HBJULY_ID_2189C-copy-768x941.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/06\/SL_250507_HBJULY_ID_2189C-copy-343x420.jpg 343w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/06\/SL_250507_HBJULY_ID_2189C-copy-696x853.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/06\/SL_250507_HBJULY_ID_2189C-copy.jpg 881w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44690\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ravonne Haai (IMM) dressed by Sicelo Dlezi. Photo: Sean Laurenz \/ Race Coast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This year\u2019s theme struck a personal chord. \u201cMy first thought was Rainbow Nation,\u201d she recalls. \u201cWe are such a vibrant country. We are full of love, vibe and ubuntu.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>So what can fans expect from the Yatsar Fashion House collection on race day? Vibrance. Boldness. Excitement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re bringing bold colours and patterns &#8211; African prints with modern silhouettes,\u201d Sicelo explains. \u201cI\u2019m excited to reimagine traditional fabrics in new ways &#8211; beadwork patterns used in contemporary gowns, or classic tribal prints turned into red carpet couture.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The electric mix of high fashion and horse racing is something Sicelo thrives on. \u201cIt\u2019s all about luxury, exclusivity, sophistication, and glamour &#8211; especially in South Africa, where we express ourselves so colourfully.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Sicelo knows that not everyone will be wearing designer gowns &#8211; but she believes everyone can make a fashion statement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDon\u2019t be afraid to wear that bold African print scarf or headwrap, a statement necklace or bold lipstick,\u201d she advises. \u201cConfidence is the key &#8211; even if you\u2019re in an oversized kimono or a dramatic hat. Own it!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>And if you\u2019re buying off the rack? \u201cAdd embellishments to make it custom. Play with prints and traditional fabrics &#8211; scarves, beadwork, hats. These are all part of our identity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Her ultimate mantra for dressing up? \u2018The world is my runway\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Details:<\/strong> You can follow <em><strong>Sicelo and Yatsar Fashion House<\/strong><\/em> on IG: @ yatsar_by_sicelo or FB: Yatsar.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44689\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44689\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44689 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/06\/SL_250507_HBJULY_ID_1893B-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/06\/SL_250507_HBJULY_ID_1893B-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/06\/SL_250507_HBJULY_ID_1893B-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/06\/SL_250507_HBJULY_ID_1893B-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/06\/SL_250507_HBJULY_ID_1893B-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/06\/SL_250507_HBJULY_ID_1893B-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/06\/SL_250507_HBJULY_ID_1893B-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/06\/SL_250507_HBJULY_ID_1893B-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/06\/SL_250507_HBJULY_ID_1893B.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44689\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Asanda Mzondi (IINDONI), Zama Gumede, Mawusi Deynoo (IMM) and Naledi Morolong (BOSS). Photo: Sean Laurenz \/ Race Coast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Bold, cultural, unapologetically Zulu<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For Zama Gumede, this year is extra special. While she\u2019s dressed July guests for years, as a first-time invited designer she is going all out to make 2025 count.<\/p>\n<p>Although Zama describes herself as humble and shy, her designs tell a much louder story. \u201cMy fashion is rooted in culture,\u201d she says. \u201cEvery piece is inspired by African women &#8211; in every shape, size and skin tone. There\u2019s always a cultural thread running through my work.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Zama\u2019s passion for fashion was passed down from her mother, a dressmaker. \u201cWhen she passed away, I felt connected to her every time I sat at the machine or created something new,\u201d she shares. That love became the heartbeat of Zaviar Fashion House, and hopes to pass her legacy on to her daughter, Siphamandla, and her granddaughter, two-year-old, Yamkelo.<\/p>\n<p>Her stand-out July fashion moment came during the pandemic. \u201cIn 2020 (the theme was Butterflies), we had to design masks. That challenge pushed our creativity to new limits. I still can\u2019t believe what we came up with.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Marvels of Mzansi she says has sparked something personal. \u201cIt made me think about the beauty of South Africa &#8211; the mountains, the villages, the cultures, \u201dOur collection explores the Zulu royal hierarchy: From maiden to sister-wife to queen.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44688\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44688\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-44688\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/06\/SL_250507_HBJULY_ID_1860B2-WEB-360x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/06\/SL_250507_HBJULY_ID_1860B2-WEB-360x400.jpg 360w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/06\/SL_250507_HBJULY_ID_1860B2-WEB-921x1024.jpg 921w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/06\/SL_250507_HBJULY_ID_1860B2-WEB-768x854.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/06\/SL_250507_HBJULY_ID_1860B2-WEB-378x420.jpg 378w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/06\/SL_250507_HBJULY_ID_1860B2-WEB-696x774.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/06\/SL_250507_HBJULY_ID_1860B2-WEB.jpg 971w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44688\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Naledi Morolong (BOSS) dressed by Zama Gumede. Photo: Sean Laurenz \/ Race Coast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Her garments are powerful, regal and full of storytelling. \u201cEvery piece is strong, elegant and rooted in heritage.\u201d Zama describes the spirit of her Durban July collection as:\u00a0 Bold. Colourful. Loud.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHorse racing is already so prestigious. But in South Africa, it\u2019s more than that. It\u2019s where we wear all our colours &#8211; all at once. It\u2019s where fashion truly comes alive.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to Durban July tips for the rest of us, she\u2019s all about comfort-meets-creativity. \u201cRemember &#8211; it\u2019s a full-day event. Be comfortable. Use what you have, be smart with it, and most of all, be creative.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Her fashion motto? \u201cEmbrace elegance and sophistication &#8211; with a touch of personal flair.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Zama also encourages fashion lovers to think long-term when designing or buying a statement piece. \u201cOne mistake I see is people create garments just for the day. But what about after? Think of your outfit as a business card &#8211; you should be able to benefit from it beyond the event.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Both Sicelo and Zama are proof that fashion is more than fabric and their designs for the July will showcase the spectrum of South Africa\u2019s spirit &#8211; colours, cultures, textures, triumphs and traditions &#8211; that makes our country so marvellous.<\/p>\n<p>As the nation\u2019s most glamorous sporting event gallops closer, these two powerhouse women are ready to take the reins &#8211; one silhouette, one stitch and one standout moment at a time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Details:<\/strong> You can follow <strong><em>Zama Gumede or Zavier<\/em> <\/strong>on IG: @zaviarfashionhouse<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We meet two designers who are ready to shake the track in the most stylish way possible and bring Mzansi\u2019s magic to life at this year\u2019s Hollywoodbets Durban July. 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