Ntombenhle Shezi gives us a round-up of our top picks spotted at AFI's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Johannesburg SS16BEACH CULT The luxury swimwear label gave us a number of impressive pieces, which included retro off-the-shoulder numbers and plunging necklines, as well as tropical prints.See beachcult.myshopify.com MARIANNE FASSLER Staying true to her artisanal style of playing with mixed textures, Fassler gave us sheers with appliqué detailing and whimsical silhouettes for added drama.See leopardfrock.co.za MAXHOSA Never one to disappoint, Maxhosa maintained the clashing styles, bold colours and tassel details - the signature aesthetic that the label is most loved for.See maxhosa.co.za DAVID TLALETlale gave us a magical presentation of voluminous draping with a black splatter motif for a monochromic edge.See davidtlale.com MAXWELL BOKO We were impressed by Boko's deconstructed designs and stylistic combination of material, which created interesting facial graphics on the clothes.Email: maxwellcm2@gmail.com SHANA MORLAND This collection was all about sheers, cut-out hemlines and floaty silhouettes for a crisp white and fresh take on summer romance.See shanamorland.com R BY RICH MNISI AND MAPS MAPONYANA Mnisi gave us a winning collection of conceptual prints, sheers worn with coated denim, and silk textures with chic accessories for a nautical style.See richmnisi.com WAKE This collection was a fresh take on layering with an interesting juxtaposition of gingham and sheer fabrics. Wrap dresses and capped sleeves brought out the height of summer elegance.Email: itsawakeworld@gmail.comImages: SDR The Fashion Weekplaylist• All is Full of Love by Björk• Tilted by Christine and the Queens• As I Crane to See by Nakhane Touré• Crazy English Summer by Faithless• Overcome by Laura Mvula ft Nile Rodgers• Dead in the Water by Ellie Goulding• Barakaat by Abdullah Ibrahim• Be Thankful by William DeVaughn• The band Hadeda performed a live cover of Where Have All The Flowers Gone by Marlene Dietrich..