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.

The official Country Allure theme was prominent with a variety of creative interpretations ranging from glamorous and elegant outfits with a South African influence to some outlandish colourful creations that were, in some cases, more eye-catching than practical.