The recent showcase of MaXhosa Africa at Paris Fashion Week (PFW) isn't just another runway show; it is a signal of a seismic shift in the global fashion industry.

This fifth edition of the competition, organized by Proudly South African in partnership with African Bank and the Fibre Processing and Manufacturing Sector Education and Training Authority (FP&M SETA), drew an eclectic crowd of political heavyweights, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, fashionistas, media personalities, and influencers, all donning their most striking local designs.