The Local Fashion Police recently announced the winners of the South African Fashion Police awards on the November 3 2025 in partnership with African Bank and Fibre Processing and Manufacturing Sector Education and Training Authority(FP&M SETA).This years winners are the ultimate fashion lovers, from thousands of submissions, these seven finalists have proven that fashion is the future. The first winner, Charlene Kallis wore Stephen Van Eeden, highlighting the beauty of desig

“We’re done shouting,” says one emerging designer backstage at SA Menswear Week SS26. “Now we whisper—and the world leans in.” From Ara Kani’s sculptural muted tailoring to Haku’s disciplined vibrancy, South African fashion is trading spectacle for substance. Clean lines, intentional craft, and quiet confidence are the new currency. This isn’t minimalism—it’s refinement: bold in its restraint, rooted in heritage, and ready for the world.

“Chester’s ancient walls whispered stories of resilience and reinvention,” says Cherice, founder of Unblemished by Cherice. “I wanted every stitch to echo that—timeless, unapologetic, and free. This collection isn’t just clothing; it’s a love letter to heritage and the courage to create beyond trends.” From silk draping that mirrors the River Dee at dusk to structured corsetry inspired by Roman architecture, the Chester Collection blends historical reverence with modern artis

Design Week is an annual event showcasing local and international creative talent through exhibitions, workshops, talks, and installations. It unifies the creative community and highlights the impact of design across disciplines like architecture, fashion, and jewellery.

Known for its mix of traditional fabrics, modern silhouettes, and sustainable practices, the label continues to grow its reputation for innovation and authenticity.

Fashion’s new dialect is shape. A shoulder that juts like a skyline, a sleeve that swallows the arm, a waist cinched into armor—every line is a declaration. South Africa’s boldest designers are building with cloth, turning silhouettes into manifestos. At Trendsetters Only, we don’t just wear the trend. We are the blueprint.

"Nonpareil Style Debuts: A Fusion of European and Thai Luxury" On Sept 27, 2025, Nonpareil Style, founded by Travon Ridley Evans, launched at Milan Fashion Week, blending European tailoring with Thai craftsmanship. “Every piece tells a story of travel and art,” Evans told Trendsettersonly. Thai silk gowns and handcrafted suits evoke “Sophisticated Transcendence.” The strategic debut aims to redefine global luxury, with plans for sustainable sourcing

Zimbabwe Fashion Week 2025, held Oct 8-11 at Hyatt Regency, Harare, showcased bold designs by Evelyn Mubochwa’s Afro Jumbo and LIN COUTURE’s tailored pieces supporting breast cancer patients. Precious Kasongo and Ruva Mutiste’s minimalist Planet Avur added fresh flair. The Hunhu Council’s talks on ethical e-commerce and sustainability highlighted innovation. As a prelude to World Fashion Week 2026, the event boosted tourism and positioned Zimbabwe as a global creative hub, bl

Travis Scott lit up FNB Stadium 2025 with epic fashion! His SA flag shirt and Cactus Jack sneakers stole the show at Big Concerts’ event. Read about his trendsetting style now!

Discover the Top 30 finalists of Proudly SA’s Local Fashion Police 2025, competing for R350,000 in designer prizes and a custom runway moment. From urban chic to heritage couture, these style icons are redefining South African fashion.

Since 1997, South African Fashion Week (SAFW) has been more than just a showcase, it has been a cornerstone of the local and global fashion industry. Founded by Lucilla Booyzen, often hailed as the Mother of Fashion Mentorship, SAFW has nurtured designers, empowered models, and shaped conversations that placed South African fashion firmly on the international stage.

Proudly SA has launched the fifth edition of its Local Fashion Police campaign, this year teaming up with renowned fashion house Khosi...

South African fashion was off to the races, once again, with Hollywoodbets' 2025 Durban July.   Each year Hollywoodbets release a theme...

Let’s face it—modern luxury has lost some of its luster. More often than not, it’s a recycled formula in a bland bottle, stamped with a logo and marketed as exclusive. But for those who crave more—more beauty, more intention, more innovation—MAPAON is the revolution we didn’t know we were waiting for.

In a world of fast fashion and fleeting trends, Priscilla Celentano is a revelation. The American-based designer is redefining the parameters of avant-garde and haute couture with a fierce sense of individuality, sustainability, and storytelling. Self-taught and unapologetically original, Celentano doesn’t just design clothing—she crafts wearable narratives.

Trendsetters Only returns with Issue 6, a bold celebration of the future unfolding before our eyes. Rooted in a legacy that began in China and now echoes across continents, this edition continues our mission to break barriers for aspiring models and emerging designers—unapologetically global, diverse.

This season at South African Menswear Week, the runway was not just a stage but a space for cultural and personal storytelling, and unapologetic reinvention. Two standout designers, Ezokhetho and Ruan Goosen, offered very different, yet similarly powerful, visions of what African menswear is becoming:

At this year’s Australian fashion week, Nagnata delivered a powerful yet thoughtful presentation with their Return to Earth collection. The show balanced bold artistic expression with a clear message of responsibility and connection to the planet, blending style, storytelling, and sustainability into one seamless experience.

On the opening night of Australia Fashion Week, a historic chapter unfolded as the house of Carla Zampatti unveiled Ubiquity—a breathtaking tribute to 60 years of elegance, empowerment, and design brilliance that has shaped Australian fashion.

South African Fashion Week 2025 was more than a celebration of style—it was a convergence of ancestral knowledge, experimental expression, and emotional storytelling. With each designer revealing a deeply personal and cultural truth through fabric and form, the runway became a vessel for resistance, restoration, and radical imagination. This year, fashion was not just worn—it was embodied.