IOL FASHION
2022 Style Guide
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Contents Deciphering The Theme with Mthoko Chiyi Page 4-5 The Look Book: Fashion Guide on what to wear Page 6-11 How To Have the Best Make-Up for during and after the HDJ Page 12-13
IOL CONTACT US PUBLISHER Vasantha Angamuthu vasantha@africannewsagency.com
If you’re not following the theme, this is what to wear Page 14-17 The Shoe Guide Page 19 The Young Designers Page 20 The Rising Stars Page 21 The Invited Designers Page 22
Editor’s letter
EDITOR Buhle Mbonambi buhle.mbonambi@inl.co.za DESIGN Dominique Owen dominique.owen@inl.co.za PRODUCTION EDITOR Renata Ford renata.ford@inl.co.za BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Keshni Odayan keshni.odayan@iol.co.za SALES Charl Reineke charl.reineke@iol.co.za ENQUIRIES info@anapublishing.com
THE Durban July has always been synonymous with glamour, splendour and festivities that go on for days after the event is over. It's the biggest party weekend in South Africa, where people from different parts of the country, continent and world descend on Durban and party like they are in Vegas. It is fitting, of course as the Hollywoodbets Durban July is regarded by many as Africa’s Greatest Horseracing Event. It’s where fashion, entertainment, business and sport meet and everyone seems to understand each other. Speaking of fashion, this special issue is all about getting you race ready for the biggest race in the continent. From deciphering the theme and getting ideas from a top stylist, to our carefully curated look book and other tips, this is one magazine you will keep referring to when you need sartorial advice. We advise you to throw caution to wind and have fun with your fashion, honey! Show us what you are made of and who knows, you may be the Queen (and King) Bee of the day.
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‘Show Me The Honey’ Deciphering the Hollywoodbets Durban July theme Stylist and fashion entrepreneur Mthokozisi ‘Swenka’ Chiyi on the theme, what it means and how to interpret it
BUHLE MBONAMBI buhle.mbonambi@inl.co.za
WHEN I first heard of the theme of the Hollywoodbets Durban July, I immediately thought about the Alexander McQueen Spring Summer 2013 collection. It was a celebration of all things bees. The models glided down the Paris runway in their garments inspired by honeycomb motifs and wearing beekeeper veiled hats. I remembered it because it brought a wave of trypophobia, and I have never forgotten it. And yet it is one of my favourite collections from Sarah Burton, the custodian of the iconic British brand. It was young and yet had a regal, Elizabethan feel to it, which rendered it timeless. If any of the attendees at this year's Durban July would wear the collection, they would be spot on with the theme,
which demands one to think outside the box and not be literal. This year's theme is Show Me The Honey. There are many ways to interpret the theme, from the fluidity of honey, the colour, the texture of a bee, and its hive. I am already thinking of the Zac Posen designed 3D dress that Nina Dobrev wore to the 2019 Met Gala. It was a 3D printed dress that looked like it was glass. It looked like crystallised honey. We spoke to stylist and fashion entrepreneur, Mthokozisi 'Swenka' Chiyi about the theme, what it means and how to interpret it. Does ‘Show Me The Honey’ allow for greater success on the fashion front? This year's theme does have the potential for something unique and different. It's important to remember that we have three different types of attendees of the Durban July. People
who go for the fashion competition, those who go because of their social standing and the punters. I expect those in the fashion industry to go deep in giving something new, different and not literal. What are some ideas that people can think of when interpreting the theme? If you think about fashion and design, you think silhouette, structures, proportions. If you are given a theme, your interpretation is first looking at the colours, the shape, etc. It won't be surprising that many people will think of the honeycomb and beehive, 1920s style Art Deco prints, or the shape of a bottle of honey. And then you think of the actual bee as an insect, its colours and textures. So don't limit yourself and be literal. Think about how the whole process of making honey. I hope people will approach it inside out and think and be inspired by their culture. Fashion is about time and place. Think about your location and the era we are in today. Men usually stick to a suit and tie. How can they have fun with the theme while still looking event appropriate? It's going to take for men to think out of the box, but without doing too much. There are hexagon print ties. There are designs, textures and patterns that look like a honeycomb. If it's too much for them, then they can focus on the colours. The palette presents you with an opportunity to play around with them.
A MODEL presents a creation by British designer Sarah Burton as part of her Spring/ Summer 2013 women’s ready-to-wear fashion show for fashion house Alexander McQueen during Paris Fashion Week October 2, 2012. Picture: Reuters Honeycomb shaped print trousers by Sandile Duke Mngadi for Duke Clothe Your Soul at the 2015 Durban Fashion Fair. Picture: Simon Deiner / SDR Photo
Top beauty tips to get you through the big day GERRY CUPIDO geraldine.cupido@inl.co.za
THERE’S something very special and exciting about getting ready for a big event. Once your outfit is sorted then all you have left to focus on is your hair and make-up. While there are ladies out there who are able to get ready in an hour (this is very rare) many women like to make an occasion out of it. I must confess I’m one of those. Like a “pre-event” kind of vibe. A time that can be so much fun when shared with your besties. The night before the event, a good night’s sleep and a hydrating skincare routine, are vital. No amount of make-up can cover up puffy eyes and make-up always looks better on great skin. Your first stop on the day of the event is the hair salon. If you choose your salon wisely you can also have your nails done at the same time.
Go for gold. Picture: Pexels
Once hair and nails are done it’s time for your make-up. Why not spoil yourself with a professional make-up artist for a special event like this? Make-up artists can magically transform your look with their brushes and a kit filled with all the cosmetic products you can dream of, and technical skills to match, and that no amount of YouTube tutorials can replace. They can even help you to decide on a look to match your outfit. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford a make-up artist and that’s OK. All you need is the right tools, time and a few basic skills, and you’re good to go. However, there are a few factors to take into consideration when choosing a look for the day. Here are a few tips on what looks work, and what don’t, when attending such an event. A play on the theme The theme for this year’s Durban
July, Show me the Honey, offers a great opportunity to get creative. Bring in some glossy shimmering gold to play on honey or opt for bold colours on the eye or lips to create a vibrant feel of flowers in bloom. Focus on the eyes While it’s mainly an outdoor event, there will be times when you’ll find yourself in close proximity to others which means you’ll most likely be wearing a face mask at some point. A bold eye look is great because you won’t need to touch it up and certainly won’t get smeared! Whether it’s a smokey eyes look, dramatic graphic eyeliner or a pop of colour, the possibilities are endless. Dewy barely-there look This look is an all round winner. It’s clean and fresh and it shows off your natural beauty without working too hard. The great thing about this look is that you can so easily glam it up with a bold red lip when night falls.
Don’t come in black as if you’re attending a funeral. Go for bold, bright colours like red.
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Young Designer Award Finalists The Hollywoodbets Durban July Young Designer Award presented by Durban Fashion Fair is all about
Design by Sinqobile Nzama
Design by Sebenzile Cecilia Jaca
giving talented design students an opportunity to start a journey towards a career in fashion.
Design by Ismael Mchunu
Design by Vuyisile Nguzanye
Here are this year’s Top 10 finalists Pictures: Anthony Grote, Gameplan Media
Design by Nonjabulo Khanyile
Design by Nhlanhla Dlamini
Design by Nandi Mkhize
Design by Slindile Ndlovu
Design by Siyathokoza Zikhali
Design by Kenda Ntumba
The Durban Fashion Fair rising stars This is showcase of some of the best work of young mentees who have been successfully empowered through Durban Fashion Fair’s Mentorship Programme. These designers have been chosen to
create the Hollywoodbets Durban July DFF Rising Stars Collection, which will be proudly shown on the Celebration Stage on race day. Pictures: Sean Laurenz
Look by Sizwe Mncube
Look by Nontokozo Dlamini
Look by Namisa Vumisa
Look by Sanele Sibisi
Look by Asanda Mgobhozi
Look by Zama Gumede
Look by Mxolisi Mkhize
Look by Kwenzi Nkomo
The Invited Designers The designers in the Hollywoodbets Durban July Invited Designer Showcase will present their creations on Hollywoodbets Durban July Raceday at the Celebration Stage, which is located on the Grandstand side of Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse, just after the Winning Post.
Pictures: Gold Circle / Sean Laurenz Models: Models Int. Iindoni, Boss, GIO, EMM Make up: MAKE UP YOU MIND ALDYTHA DA SILVA Hair: HAIR INC - CLAIRE SWART
Sandile Duke Mngadi
Zarth by Zama Mathe
Karen Monk Klijnstra Lara Klawikowski
Kathrin Kidger
Leigh Schubert
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