Fashion Without Borders returns to Joburg, with designers presenting autumn/winter collections

THE wait is over, Fashion Without Borders is back in the City of Gold, and the organisers are planning to turn up the heat for its momentous sixth year.

Taking place at the Hilton Hotel in Sandton tomorrow, the event will see about 15 designers – and 30 models – from the African continent, ranging from new talent to emerging and established names, presenting Autumn/Winter 2021 collections under the theme, Phygital Culture.

Last year, the organisers didn’t host a show in Joburg due to the lockdown. Instead, they hosted one in Botswana in October with the theme Phygital Experience.

While we can’t wait to see what the likes of Bontle Modise, VIWA and Comfort Seditsi have in store, let’s recap on some of our favourite designs from the previous shows:

Fashion Without Borders Botswana 2019

Held at the Grand Palm Hotel Casino & Convention Resort in Gaborone, 30 designers, including South Africa’s Gert-Johan Coetzee, showcased their collections under the theme Ready To Wear. Gauteng Summer Cup

In 2020, there wasn’t a Gauteng Summer Cup due to Covid-19, but in 2019 emerging designers showcased their collections to a massive crowd at Turffontein Racecourse.

Fashion Without Borders Joburg 2018

Held at the Park Inn Sandton Hotel, some of our favourite looks came from Lera V Designs. We loved their wedding gowns.

Fashion Without Borders’ first show tomorrow starts at 6pm.