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So we've seen all the street style from SA Fashion week and watched a few live Instagram videos and now it's time to talk about the main reason we follow Fashion Week. For the new trends.
Read more: The street style on Day 3 of SA Fashion Week was next level
SA Fashion Week is not only a showcase of the latest seasonal trends from local designers but it also sets out to predict upcoming themes. This month we got a peek into what may be on the rails this summer as well as during the Autumn/Winter '18.
So what are the predictions?
Don't be a bore, pile on some more
This has been the year of realising that layering is no longer just about trying to keep warm. Rather, it's more about making a statement with a combination of garments that you picked out from opposite ends of your wardrobe.
On Day 1 of SAFW Johannesburg-based designer Mmuso Maxwell showcased an array of layered contemporary items on the runway. While some of the items were in fact styled by layering two or three items, others were simply layered designs.
For more inspiration, see Kwena Baloyi's Instagram who has also been spotted wearing a Mmuso Maxwell creation.
Read more: We're no longer wearing our clothes the way they were intended to be worn
Flounce, frills and fountains of fabric
It seems one of Rei Kawakubo's memorable collaboration pieces (below) with Maison Balenciaga for AW16 has inspired a new wave of daytime avant-garde wear.
Arnold Phasha of Ageo by Arnold Phasha gave us a reimagined version of these sleeves last week on the #NewTalent search runway.
Gert-Johan Coetzee's playful pants might be an indication that the flounce trend is still going to be around for a while.
Rubicon Clothing's collection consisted of maxi dresses that were evidently made from generous streams of fabric for a dramatic flair.
Wear your (he)art on your sleeves
Graphic prints and logo tees continue to be an attraction for girls with somewhat edgy taste. And Thebe Magugu's Home Economics collection has delivered with the Girl-seeks-Girl scuba dress, showing a clear appreciation for art.
Rich Mnisi's monochrome print which is slightly reminiscent of the '80s was also a definite crowd-pleaser this Fashion Week. It makes sense considering the fact that fashion is slowly time-traveling back to that era.
Read more: I dressed like it was 1989. Here's what that looked like
Resort wear
The Woolworths #StyleBySA capsule collection is actually just holiday suitcase goals with all its simple yet visibly high-end pieces. So if you're going anywhere exotic this holiday season, you should probably check this collection out.
Light, crisp fabrics, stripes, proudly South African flats and a few splashes of colour; just what we ordered.
