Show me the honey – What the celebs wore

Sorisha Naidoo

Businesswoman and Real Housewives of Durban reality TV star, Sorisha Naidoo dazzled at the Hollywoodbets Durban July in a beautiful, over the top black and gold designer catsuit. The extravagant feathered arms completed her look. Her hair and makeup was also on point, but most importantly she was really the “honey” on her husband Vivian Reddy’s arm. Picture: Instagram

DJ Tira

Gqom producer and Afrotainment owner, DJ Tira decided to avoid the popular black and gold this year. He was spotted wearing a deep purple suit with black print on the jacket designed by House of Ole. A black bow tie with purple and black sneakers finished off the look. He looked extremely dapper and comfortable, which is what you need when spending long hours at an event of that stature. Picture: Instagram

Somizi Mhlongo

When it comes to everything big and bougie, you best believe that Somizi is going to deliver the goods. He attended the Hollywoodbets Durban July in a designer outfit by his stylist Obakeng and his headpiece was designed by Anita Ferreira. Somizi admitted to being lazy with his outfit and that he took the “Show me the honey” theme literally. However, nothing about his attire screams lazy. The reality star was the host of DJ Tira’s Afrotainment Marquee. Picture: Alyssia Birjalal

Thulisile Phongolo

Thuli blew all away with her amazing gold layered tail couture gown. She looks fit to sit side-by-side with the gods and definitely brought the honey. Thuli definitely brought the honey. The actress/DJ was dressed by OM Style Avenue and her makeup was done by Vanessa Gold, with hair by Dolce Looks. She finished off the look with a pair of gold pointed heels.

Lerato Kganyago

Media personality and businesswoman, Lerato Kganyago’s Hollywoodbets Durban July outfit screamed “honey bee”. Designed by prominent designer Gert Johan Coetzee, she wore a designer top that resembled a honeycomb with tassels acting as honey dripping from the comb. She also had an actual 3D bee-like cutout placed in the mid-bottom of the outfit. This paired sleekly with gold buff pants. She looked sleek and chic.

Thembi Seete

The actress killed it in her designer pants suit. She was one of the very few spotted wearing a pants suit. I’m glad she tried something different. The embellishment on her coat/jacket made the garment extra glamorous. Her outfit may not scream “show me the honey” but it does look well put together. She looked comfortable and chic. Her suit was designed by Scalo Grandeur Couture with hair and makeup by Sarhap HairLine and Nikki Pitso, respectively. Picture: Instagram

Bokang Montjane- Tshabalala

Former Miss South Africa 2010 wore a beautiful bold gown designed by Bukky Group Fashion. On Instagram, she described herself as “A Black woman in black who is dripping melanin and honey”. When you think of the Hollywoodbets Durban July, you think big, bold, outrageous fashion, and the ruffles in Bokang’s dress really made the dress pop and her afro hairstyle brought the drama. Picture: Instagram

Mohale Motaung

If Mohale was still married to Somizi Mhlongo then we would have seen an entirely different dress code, something similar to Somizi’s. However, Mohale went for a less dramatic look this year, but that didn’t take away from him looking great. His perfectly fitted off-white suit gave him a clean and clear-cut look. The detail on the coat added a bit of pizzazz. Picture: Instagram

Nandi Madida

Singer and actress Nandi Madida stunned at the Hollywoodbets Durban July. She was dripping in gold in a figure-hugging custom Keys Fashion dress by Ryan Keys. The details of her outfit brought the honey and she really stuck to the theme and represented what bees are all about. Her gold and black custom headwear by JoZEEst was an excellent touch and brought flair to her blonde hair, which had a bee painted on it. It’s no surprise that she won Best Dressed at the Hollywoodbets Champions Room. Picture: @_umshuthi_/Busiswa Chiliza.

Minnie Dlamini

Media personality Minnie Dlamini went horseracing chic with her outfit; her look was comfortable and was perfect for the Hollywoodbets Durban July. She enlisted Jessica Jane Molebatsi to create a white number with glitter butterflies that showed off her hourglass figure. Couture hat designer Anita Ferreira created a hat that was something out of the box for Dlamini, the glass touch was certainly giving. Her look may have not been the most dramatic, but she brought some honey to the races. Picture: @minniedlamini/Instagram

Boity Thulo

Rapper and reality TV star Boity Thulo enlisted Ryan Keys, who is one of her go-to designers, to help her take on the Hollywoodbets Durban July theme. Thulo showed the honey in a gold sequined mini dress, which showed off her gorgeous legs. The dress had wings, with the arms flowing, and every time she raised her arms they moved playfully. When she appeared at the 360 camera at the Hollywoodbets Champions Room, she showed all the honey in her outfit. Every Queen B deserves a crown; Thulo wore a champagne gold flower head accessory. Picture: @Boity/Instagram

Jessica Nkosi

Actress Jessica Nkosi’s outfit gave Queen B vibrations and it’s safe to say she executed the theme to perfection. Inside the Hollywoodbets Champions Room, she was hard to miss in her custom Ruberto Scholtz design. Nkosi worked with the designer when she was in Namibia in November last year and they reunited to execute a look for the prestigious Hollywoodbets Durban July. The honeycomb detail was hard to miss and with the black wings her dress featured, Nkosi’s look was giving and dripping with honey! Her interpretation of “Show me the honey” was spot on. Picture: Shingai Darangwa

LaConco

Real Housewives of Durban star Nonkanyiso ‘LaConco’ Conco went playful with her outfit at the Hollywoodbets Durban July. She went for a bold lime number by myfashionlink, showing off her fun side. It seems Mge is stepping out of the box and going for choices that are showing a different side to her. Her dress had a playful feel to it and she was spotted laughing and smiling away at the prestigious racing event. The sequins and beading of her dress were well detailed – less is more – and suited her frame. As her cast mates would say, she was giving and serving honey. Picture: Mr pic cam

Zola Nombona

While an all-black dress is not the first thing that comes to mind when we think of ‘Show me the honey’, actress Zola Nombona certainly did. Nombona teamed up with Fundudzi by Craig Jacobs to pay homage to soccer club Orlando Pirates, which is celebrating its 85th anniversary. The look was fun and showed off a playful interpretation of the Hollywoodbets Durban July theme. The overflowing black skirt also allowed Nombona to wear sneakers, which is a plus, especially with all the walking that comes with being at the Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse. Picture: KPAPARAZZI

Chris Jafta

Presenter and actor Chris Jaftha showed that yes, men do know how to put in an effort when it comes to their looks. Jaftha looked dashing in an Ephymola piece which had many finer details. A closer look at the E! presenter’s blazer showed some honey inspired features. One also couldn’t miss how the bees were interpreted, involving the crisscross detailing with the gold band. Jaftha was also spotted in a second look, a black and white print jacket by Khothatso Madumo. Picture: @chrisjaftha

Robert Marawa

You can always tell when effort is put into something and that’s exactly what comes to mind with sports broadcaster Robert Marawa’s outfit at the Hollywoodbets Durban July. He was showing the honey in his Naked Ape black and gold ensemble. Picture: Tumi Pakkies/African News Agency (ANA)