Dress like royalty and lead the pack at this July

Durban 31012015 Lwandle Ngwenye (Ice Models) in a Haroun Hansrot design. Picture: Jacques Naude

Durban 31012015 Lwandle Ngwenye (Ice Models) in a Haroun Hansrot design. Picture: Jacques Naude

Published Feb 1, 2016

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It’s on the cards that this year’s Vodacom Durban July will bring out the kings and queens of fashion.

And that is because the theme for the society event of the year is all about being the “Leader of the Pack”.

Ken Tweddell, Gold Circle’s marketing manager – and the resident poet – has dealt racegoers and fashionistas another winning hand with hearts, spades, clubs and diamonds featuring in the theme.

Following the trend in the past five years to encourage racegoers to dress smartly for the high-profile event, the idea come July is for there to be “fashion finesse in spades”, Tweddell explained. “People really dressed smartly for last year’s theme ‘The Captain’s Table’ and there was a big improvement, particularly in the marquees and the picnic sites,” he said.

Leaders of the pack are sure to emerge this year, and although Tweddell’s poem says people must “hold the jokers”, he is sure there will be some fun-lovers who won’t be able to resist a joker’s outfit.

Here is this year’s theme – and inspiration – for what to wear:

Leader of the pack

We’re smiling because it’s styling.

It’s on the cards you see!

Show your ensemble so beguiling

At Greyville Racecourse you’ll be.

All the winners are in the racecard, by the way,

But for many, it’s the fashion card they’ll play,

So to make it more interesting for you,

The four iconic suits may give you a clue.

Horse racing is a passionate sport,

With participation from the HEART.

So spread the love, show your hand,

Your creative, state of the art.

It’s fashion finesse in SPADES,

And good taste and flair we need.

So hold the jokers, the wild cards too,

Absolute class will succeed.

Club hopping is a growing trend,

At this great event we know.

So join the CLUB, it’s a big deal,

Your best outfit on show.

The final flush to your creation,

DIAMONDS are forever they say.

So add a subtle touch of glitz,

To take the style bouquet.

Whatever suit of cards you wear,

Take the inside track.

It’s the “styling” card that you should play,

To be the leader of the pack.

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