Raceday Fashion Award winners

Durban –Durban fashionistas strutted their stuff and turned heads, showing off their flair and style legacy in the Hollywoodbets Durban July Raceday Fashion Experience competition. From power couples with bold designs, to individual elegance, and eye-catching accessories – there was a category for all to shine. Stepping into the spotlight, entrants took to the Infield …

Young Designer’s work pays off

Durban – Scenes of joy and tears of happiness erupted as the top three places of the Hollywoodbets Durban July Young Designer Awards competition was announced on Saturday. “This is amazing. I am flabbergasted. I am excited beyond anything,” said winning designer Andile Cele, who relocated from Verulam to Pietermaritzburg after being accepted to join …

Wild, wacky and wonderful fashion

Durban – The finest of Mzansi’s fashion came together in an explosion of creative colour, design and originality – sporting some wild, wacky and wonderful creations with models strutting their stuff at the Hollywoodbets Durban July on Saturday. Drawing inspiration from the ‘Marvels of Mzansi’ theme, there were some creations that pushed the boundaries of …

Ready to dazzle – on and off the course

Durban – The finest fashionistas, designers and models will rub shoulders with the country’s top trainers and jockeys at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse on Saturday for the 128th running of Africa’s Greatest Horse Racing and Social Event of the year. Durban’s balmy weather may have a wintery edge on Saturday, but the action will be hot …

HDJ fashion extravaganza

Gateway’s Hollywoodbets Durban July Preview Fashion Show lit up the retail destination in an explosion of creative talent, treating shoppers, VIP guests, designers and models to an incredible experience of style, music and flair.

Mzansi Magic on the runway from 10 finalists

DURBAN – Mzansi’s finest and fearless student fashion creatives put on a dazzling display on Saturday as the Hollywoodbets Durban July Young Designer Award presented by Durban Fashion Fair competition was whittled down to the finalists. The final ten were selected after 25 semi-finalists from accredited colleges across KZN displayed their interpretations of the “Marvels …

Mzansi’s future stars show off

With more than 130 participating students and their garments on show, Wednesday’s first round of judging for the Hollywoodbets Durban July Young Designers Award presented by Durban Fashion Fair event was the largest and the most exciting to date,.

Stars Align for Durban’s Rising Talent

DURBAN – The glamour, creativity, and cultural prestige of the Hollywoodbets Durban July will once again shine a spotlight on the nine designers selected for the Durban Fashion Fair Rising Star Collection, as they prepare to dazzle with their interpretations of this year’s theme Marvels of Mzansi. From elegant pieces for the curvier fashionista to dapper menswear …

KwaZulu-Natal Invited Designers come out shining

Five homegrown KwaZulu-Natal designers and a powerhouse husband-and-wife team from Jozi have been named as the six fashion leaders chosen to take centre stage at the Hollywoodbets Durban July on July 5.

HDJ tickets now on sale

DURBAN – The countdown has begun! The 129th edition of Africa’s premier horse racing and social spectacular, the Hollywoodbets Durban July (HDJ), is set to take place on Saturday, 5th July 2025, at the iconic Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse. As the most anticipated fixture on South Africa’s racing calendar, the event seamlessly blends world-class horse racing …