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DURBAN<\/strong> \u2013 The finest of Mzansi\u2019s fashion came together in an explosion of creative colour, design and originality \u2013 sporting some wild, wacky and wonderful creations with models strutting their stuff at the Hollywoodbets Durban July on Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drawing inspiration from the \u2018Marvels of Mzansi\u2019 theme, there were some creations that pushed the boundaries of conventional themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making a comeback after a six-year absence, Durban designer Pregasen Govender, said his creations drew on the beautiful blue waters of our beaches and combined with Indian jewelry. \u201cIf you think about it, what makes Durban great, it\u2019s our beaches and our cultures, including the influence of Japanese samurais and our lovely flora.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pietermaritzburg designer Pamela Shabane said she drew her inspiration from the black and white stripes of our zebras and South Africa. \u201cIf you think about South Africa, you think about us being black and white. I wanted to bring that together and for it to be about us, hence the flag\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Drawing inspiration from the blue waters of Durban, models (left to right) Cathleen Pillay, Michelle Rotter Tognotti, George Lambrou, present creations from well established homegrown designer Pregasen Govender at the Hollywoodbets Durban July on Saturday.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Ciara Mikkelsen (right) and Happiness Mkhwanazi show off creations from Nguni Shades at the Durban July on Saturday.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Model Brent Southgate from Howick shows off a creation from designer Eyethu at the Durban July on Saturday.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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South Africa and the iconic black and white stripes of a zebra come together in dramatic fashion as model Pamela Shabane (left) shows off designer Larnelle Maddocks’ creation at the Hollywoodbets Durban July on Saturday.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Bolt driver by day but fashion designer by night, Luvyo Mshengu has studied fashion at the Gateway school of fashion. He is wearing his own colourful creation at the July.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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African-inspired complimenting outfits at the Durban July worn by McKaylene Govindsamy (left) and Liam Moonsamy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Malefu Ngobese’s headdress compliments her red and gold creation at the Durban July.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

DURBAN \u2013 The finest of Mzansi\u2019s fashion came together in an explosion of creative colour, design and originality \u2013 sporting some wild, wacky and wonderful creations with models strutting their 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