Streetsyle – SAMW 2016

South African Menswear Week AW 2016 went down in Cape Town last week and it was definitely a feast for the eyes. Not only were the designers on point with their collections but the men who came in their numbers to the event also brought their best feet forward.

Here are some pics of the looks we really liked. Which do you like best?

BY: SIYA NDZONGA 

1.Musa Nyangiwe

The 17-year-old from Cape Town says his sense of style is based on his mood & drive.

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2. Zenzo Chakara

The 24-year-old Capetonian as when it comes to his dress sense, ‘it’s all in the detail”.

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3. Lee Fraser

The 26-year-old best describes his style as street style with an edge.

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4. Lee Hagen

Lee is a 27-year-old from Cape Town whose style matra is, ‘less is more’.

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5. Brian Lehang

Brian is a 26-year-old, from Johannesburg who loves the bespoke, sartorial look.

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6. Kaizer Mutaung Junior

34-year-old Kaizer says his look is dapper classic style.

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7. Rich Mnisi

The 25-year-old designer from Johannesburg describes his sense of style as, ‘extremist African culture’.

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8. Thuso Mothumi

Thuso is a 24-year-old from Gugulethu, Cape Town who says when it come to his dress sense, he’s strictly local.

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9. Sinawo Hali

23-year-old Sinawo, says his style is, ‘just genuine’.

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10. Keegan Basil

24-year-old Keegan says his style is nomadic matt.

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11. Lukas Mangolo

The 30-year-old from Cape Town says his style is about, ‘being bold and being able to combine elements’.

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12. Mzukisi Mbane

The 26-year-old from Khayelitsha, Cape Town says his style is Afrofuturistic.

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13. Anesu Choguguza

The 18-year-old Capetonian shows off his classic style.

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14. Ben Moyo

Ben is a 27-year-old, from Cape Town whose style is best described as street cultured.
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15. Tash and Shak Toefy 

They both describe their style as simple and vibrant yet classy.

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16. Daniel Goldenburg

The Capetonian has a bold, balanced and different style.

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17. Isa Lopez

A 27-year-old who’s originally from Spain and lives in Cape Town says what he cares about when it comes to fashion is, quality, passion and edge.

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