Mbfwj's Powerful Designer Line-Up

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Joburg kicks off today, with an inspiring line-up of designers who will bring South Africa’s extraordinary talent under the spotlight of the world stage until Saturday at Sandton City’s Nelson Mandela Square.

Organised and curated by African Fashion International (AFI), the gateway to refined African fashion, MBFWJ weaves the eccentricity of African heritage and history into contemporary notions of fashion, putting the focus firmly on local designers.

From urban street fashion to chic ready-to-wear items and avant-garde designs, audiences can expect a good dose of beyond-trend fashion and one of the best fashion productions of 2016.

Some of the top designers to be featured include internationally-acclaimed David Tlale, Khosi Nkosi, Stefania Morland, Scalo and many more.

Group Marketing Manager at AFI, Sizwe Nzimande said: “South Africa is bursting with creative and talented young designers who are passionate about making their mark on the global fashion scene.”

“AFI’s commitment to sustainability in the African fashion industry and empowering individuals to showcase their work on an international scale remains a priority in 2016, and we look forward to seeing what our home-grown designers have in store for us this year.”

While fashionistas can look forward to incredible designs of Autumn Winter collections for women, designers showcasing menswear at MBFWJ this year are Selfie, Carducci, Millie Collins and David Tlale.

Khosi Nkosi’s collection will open the glittering showcase at the iconic Nelson Mandela Square, while David Tlale heats things up on Friday night at a mystery off-site venue to be revealed in due course.

Joburg audiences hoping to catch a glimpse of their favourite designers’ collections will have the opportunity to plan their time at MBFWJ using the official designer schedule.

“Local fashion is fast-paced and exciting, and we have worked closely with the industry to plan a ground-breaking display...