There were scenes of jubilation, emotional embraces and tears of happiness as Mlungisi Ndlovu from Durban University of Technology (DUT) was named winner of this year’s Young Designer Award sponsored by Metro FM at the Hollywoodbets Durban July on Saturday.
The vibrant spirit of South African style was on full display as racegoers embraced this year’s Hollywoodbets Durban July’s Country Allure theme on Saturday in the Raceday Fashion Awards presented by Durban Fashion Fair.
Sometimes wild and whacky, occasionally bizarre, but (almost) always beautiful. That is the Hollywoodbets Durban July fashion experience with the public once again going out of their way to impress at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse on Saturday for the country’s premier race day.
Creativity took centre stage at Westown Square on Friday evening as the Hollywoodbets Durban July Preview Fashion Show transformed the retail development into a celebration of style, imagination, and unmistakable South African flair. Surrounded by paved walkways, flower installations and open skies within the shopping centre’s hub of artisanal creativity, shoppers, families, young children and …
The glamour of the catwalk was on show alongside the thrilling speed of thoroughbred racers at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse on Thursday morning as punters, fashionistas, and racing enthusiasts gathered for the traditional Hollywoodbets Durban July Gallops. It was a meeting of style, couture, and horsepower in an eclectic demonstration of this year’s Country Allure theme. …
Racing fans are invited to experience the anticipation and excitement of the Hollywoodbets Durban July at the annual Gallops Morning, taking place at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse on Thursday 25 June
For More on the Young Designer Competition From a South African flag-inspired beaded dress to colourful patchwork creations, denim statements and garments threaded with rope, 25 aspiring fashion designers’ diverse interpretations were whittled down to the 10 finalists for this year’s Hollywoodbets Durban July Young Designer Award. Held at Durban’s Greyville Racecourse on Saturday against …
As anticipation builds for the Saturday’s semi-final round of judging in the Hollywoodbets Durban July Young Designer Award presented by Metro FM, South Africa’s emerging fashion talent showed off their creative interpretations of the 2026 theme ‘Country Allure’.
Durban, South Africa – “Anybody can be good in the country,” a celebrated wag once wrote, “there are no temptations there.” Well, Hollywoodbets hosts and title sponsors of the Durban July would beg to differ. They have revealed “Country Allure” as the theme for this year’s edition of Africa’s greatest horse racing event. It’s an …
Durban – A bumper crowd turned out in full force at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse for the running of this year’s Hollywoodbets Durban July on Saturday, as tens of thousands of fashionistas, racing enthusiasts, and culture lovers came together in true Mzansi style. Celebrating one of the biggest events on the South African social calendar, those …