Before we discuss swimwear we need to quickly bow down to last night's ‘StyleBySA’ seasonal campaign launched by Woolworths.
The campaign is championing home-grown talent, featuring a capsule collection by eight local designers who are taking the fashion scene by storm: Rich Mnisi, Thebe Magugu, AKJP, Pichulik, Maria McCloy, Sol-Sol, Selfi and Young & Lazy.
It was boss.
All images by Layla Shaik
Then the resort collections showcasing locally crafted full bathing suits, bikinis and resort wear left me filled with dread, but only because it dawned on me that summer is almost over.
Beautiful accessories complemented the looks in the form of raffia hats and local jewellery from the likes of Pichulik and Matter of Fakt.
Here are some of our favourite pieces: