Last night CRUZ Vintage Black Vodka hosted one of the country’s most prestigious fashion gatherings with the who’s who of the SA fashion and entertainment world in attendance. Officiating the opening of South Africa Fashion Week And what a glitzy affair it was!
Kicking off the weeks’ celebrations, guests were treated to an exclusive evening of glitz and glam at newly renovated Levelthree in Sandton, where they enjoyed decadent Cruz cocktails and high fashion - all inspired by New York City and set against the backdrop of Sandton skyline.
Red carpet host Chris Jaftha welcomed guests as they arrived while award winning local designer Paledi Segapo presented a New York inspired fashion installation to be remembered. SA Fashion Week showcasing designer Artclub and Friends kitted out the promoters with super cool branded ankle socks and cute tote bags.
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| Hip Hop Artist Gigi Lamayne |
The star-studded, red carpet, by invite only affair boasted a long list of SA’s well known fashion forward personalities, designers, comedians, reality TV stars. You know it's never a big party without the media, journos and blogger's were also there to scoop the juicy's as we party the night the New York's way.
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| Actresses Nambita Ben Mazwi |
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| Television Personality Candice Moselle |
The handcrafted New York Vodka served as the perfect complement to kick-start a week of what can only be described as a celebration of SA fashion second to none.  |
| Media personalities Lasizwe |
The popular KwaZulu Natal Reality TV stars of The Real Housewives of Durban’s Annie Mthembu, Maria Isabella Valaskatzis and Sorisha Naidoo. I wonder if uncle Viv organised a chopper for the ladies to fly in for the night. You know how Sorisha roll. She's that girl.
SA Media personality Kagiso came rolling solo looking dashing in this two piece, need I say more about crop tops. Word on the street says Kagiso is ready to kick start his DJ career and is looking for a road mnager. You've got my deets honey. I'm here for you.
Limpopo’s Finest Makhadzi was also there looking gorgeous in black suits. "I'm always in sneakers for comfort but today honey, I pulled out a pair heels because we doing fashion my love" she said. She looked so stunning and I love it.
Industry sweethearts Theo and Vourne Kgosinwe were looking so cool and all over each other. Vourne was adorned in bright locally designed pieces. If local is lekker was a person hahahaha she owned the night. I love this boots.
Musician Theo Kgosinkwe
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| Vourne |
Entertainment for the evening included SA’s finest DJ Maphorisa
Musa Keys, DJ Venom and DJ K Mat delivered the beats
SA Fashion Week runway shows will take place from this evening to Saturday, 22 April, with three days of incredible South African fashion being showcased to not only an eager SA audience but fashion enthusiasts from around the world at the Mall of Africa.
For more information about the show, follow the Cruz Vodka social media pages on both Twitter and Instagram. Alternatively, follow the hashtag: #CruzSAFW to see who wore what!