Phupho, Liesl, Natasha Tahane: best & worst dressed SA Fashion Week party
In what was the trickiest theme to stun in, local stars owned the night in an array of breathtaking designs
With guests called on to approach the “New York nights” theme with a touch of floral, no guest filled the brief like stylist Phupho Gumede.
Gumede rocks a Moschino-esque bouquet ensemble that captures his OTT style and the humour of the American fashion brand. The bodice snatches into a white baggy fit trouser paired with chunky white boots that reference the home of streetwear topped with a rosy face beat embodying the campy glamour synonymous with New York's 1980s. A masterclass in embodying a theme with your own personal style.
Avoiding the swarm of buoyant gowns and sequins, Liesl Laurie blurred the gender lines in a boyfriend tux by Suited for Her. While she could have gone the Kim Kardashian route with a boxy trouser, she gave a little Broadway with hot pants.
The cummerbund elongates her waist, allowing her to not drown in the look, while the stockings and stilettos add the perfect feminine finish. While most opt for a wet look or bushy big hair for oversized jackets, she did a braided ponytail that emphasised her fierce cat eye.