Each year, thousands descend down to Durban for a weekend for the country’s most anticipated horse racing event. The Greyville Racecourse in which hosts the Durban July, turns into a fashion parade for fashionistas and it is usually about celebrity fashion rather than the horses which attracted the most attention.
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Celebrities and the who’s who of South Africa’s upper echelon descended on the lush race course. Here are some of the fashion highlights of Durban July fashion over the past three years, with the theme being The Captain’s Table in 2014, The Big Screen in 2015 which saw celebrities who attended the event wearing their interpretations of Hollywood, Nollywood and Bollywood glamour.
In 2016 the theme was “Leader of the Pack” so anything to do with the joy of playing cards was a go.
Here are some of the celebrities who have dazzled throughout the years at the Durban July:
Theme: The Captain’s Table in 2014
Minnie Dlamini in a short number at Durban July 2014. Picture: Instagram
Bonang Matheba brought the sunshine in this dress. Picture: Instagram
Jessica Nkosi and Nomzamo Mbatha colour coordinated outfits. Picture: InstagramTheme: The Big Screen in 2015
Lady in red, Tumi Morake. Picture: Instagram
Boity Thulo in black 2 piece tuxedo. Picture: Instagram
It was yellow again in 2015 for media mogul Bonang Matheba. Picture: Instagram
Nandi Madida looked old school Hollywood glam reminiscent of the 1920s. Picture: Instagram
TV presenter Pearl Thusi in silver old Hollywood glam gown. Picture: Instagram
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Theme: Leader of the Pack in 2016
Bonang Matheba at the 2016 Durban July in Gert Johan Coetzee dress. Picture: Instagram
Nomzamo Mbatha in short fringed dress. Picture: Instagram
Actress Chi Mhende looked like an African princess last year at the Durban July. Picture: Instagram