GALLERY: Durban July 2024 most captivating fashion moments

by Limpho Nonkonyane

It’s all about fashion when it comes to the 2024 Hollywood Bets Durban July and with the theme being, ‘Ride the Wave’, our ultimate faves did not stop at anything to dress to impress.

Celebrities from mzansi are bringing their fashion A-game to this annual event, focusing not only on horse racing and bets but also on KwaZulu-Natal fashion students showcasing their work to compete for the 2024 HDJ Young Designer Award.

The event honours designers such as Terrence Bray, David Tlale, Kathrin Kidger, Kluk CGDT, Zama Mathe, Ruff Tung, Colleen Eitzen, Paledi Segapo, Karen Monk Klijnstra, Sibu Msimang, Duke, and Hanrie Lues, who created a one-of-a-kind collection featuring a showstopper and race day ensemble.

Here are the 2024 Durban July looks:

1. Nandi Madida

 

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Singer Nandi Madida was riding the wave in her blue dress by fashion designer Juan Willam Aria.

 

2. Lamiez Holworthy

TV personality and DJ Lamiez attended the event dressed in Masango by designer Siphesihle. She looked mesmerising as the dress gave a mermaid-like look.

3. Thando Thabethe

The How to Ruin Christmas actress and radio presenter attended the event dressed in a William Harry de Beer. The white dress resembled sea shells.

 

4. Sithelo Shozi

 

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Masked Singer judge Sithelo Shozi didn’t disappoint for the Durban July as she rocked a dress by designer Owethu Sidoyi. The designer also made one of her looks for last year’s Durban July.

 

5. Pamela Mtanga

 

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Content creator and entrepreneur Pamela Mtanga rocked this ensemble look, representing a pearl coming out of its shell by Orapeleng Modutle.

 

6. Khosi Twala

 

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Big Brother Titans winner Khosi Twala resembled a green siren mermaid at the Durban July.

 

7. DJ Tira

 

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Business mogul and Afrotainment founder DJ Tira wore a multi-coloured suit as he took internet users into his marquee for the Durban July event.

8. Jessica Nkosi

 

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Actress Jessica Nkosi wore a dress with a wave pattern.

 

9. Lerato Kganyago 

Radio DJ Lerato Kganyago rode the wave in her blue outfit by designer Gert Johan Coetzee.

10. Liema Pantsi

 

 

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Former Big Brother Sya’ Mosha contestant was dressed by designer Khothatso Modumo in a blue dress that resembled Princess Jasmine’s outfit.

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