STRAIGHT OFF THE RUNWAY

PLAYFUL PRINTS

From blooming botanicals and checks at Thebe Magugu to oversized polka dots at Ka-Sha and abstract textures at Clive Rundle, prints ran the gamut on the runway this season. So, take your pick and don’t forget to mix and match for optimal effect.

ACHROMATIC SHADES

Whether you opt for top-to-toe black like Antar Agni, full-on white like Fikile Sokhulu, a mix of the two like Wanda Lephoto, or a soft pop of pastel, as seen at Art Club & friends, the truth is, you can never go wrong with a little monochrome.

From cool blue suiting to high-voltage shades, these are the top trends for Autumn/Winter 2019, straight from the runway at the latest SA Fashion Week

COLOUR THEORY

High-voltage bold hues are the easiest way to make a statement.

Cindy Mfabe suggests bright “gen Z yellow”, while crimson red persists at Rich Mnisi — both seeming like the highly favoured hues in the colour palette for the season.

AIRY TEXTURES

With Clive Rundle’s sheer printed kimonos and deconstructed layers and Amanda Laird Cherry’s architecturally constructed tulle dresses, it is clear that masterfully layered, lightweight fabrication is a must for the season.

COOL SUITING

Suits in shades of powder blue are the surprise wardrobe hero of the moment. With the suit trend still in full swing, this cool blue update is a must — Mmuso Maxwell, Thebe Magugu and Cindy Mfabe encourage us to follow suit.