South African celebrities, including the iconic Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Pearl Thusi, Liesl Laurie-Mthombeni and Laduma Ngxokolo, stunned with their distinctive Mzansi style at Paris Fashion Week.
Ngxokolo, who owns the popular and internationally recognised fashion house, Maxhosa Africa, showcased his latest collection “Izipho Zabadala/Gifts for the ancestors” during the prestigious all-week fashion affair.
He took to Instagram and shared a clip, showing fans the behind-the-scenes and preparations of the collection.
“IZIPHO ZABADALA/GIFTS FOR THE ANCESTORS’ SS25/26 showcase, 4th October 4pm,” he captioned his post.
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To make the collection resonate more with the concept of “ancestors”, legendary singer Yvonne Chaka Chaka was featured on the official photoshoot of the collection in Paris wearing the brand.
Chaka Chaka is known for her long-spanning career in music and has earned herself the title of “Princess of Africa”.
She has served as an ambassador for various prominent organisations, including the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the Global Fund (dedicated to combating AIDS, TB, and malaria) and the Roll Back Malaria initiative.
Her contributions to these organisations have been crucial in raising both awareness and financial support for numerous humanitarian efforts.
Actress and media personality Pearl Thusi graced the front row seats as well as the DJ decks at the Maxhosa afterparty.
She wore an extravagant gold and black gown, which featured exaggerated hips and armour-like structure. She paired the dress with classic black heels and kept her hairstyle simple with a cute bun.
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Liesl Laurie-Mthombeni created her own runway on social media as she shared her daily outfits on Instagram.
The former Miss SA’s first look was a simple school uniform-inspired look as she wore a beige blazer dress with a white shirt and black tie.
For her shoes, she wore chunky heels and white socks and paired her outfit with a cream beret.
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For her second look, she went maroon as she wore a maroon maxi coat with a matching shirt.
She paired her black heels with matching black accessories, including a bag and shades.
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She attended the L’Oreal Paris fashion show and looked stunning in a mini white dress, which featured a big bow on the chest area. She paired the dress with a shell-like clutch purse and white heels.
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For what appears to be her final look, Laurie-Mthombeni wore a classic grey coat with matching trousers and a white t-shirt.
To elevate this minimal yet classic look, she wore a wig with bangs, which perfectly matched the look as she paired it with a white handbag and white heels.
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