Fashion Week showcases vivid creativity and heartfelt stories

THIS year's Soweto Fashion Week Winter/Autumn 2025 has been a visual feast, bringing together seasoned and emerging designers to illuminate the runway with their innovative collections, each showcasing bold colours, creative silhouettes, and daring styles.

- ANITA NKONKI

This annual affair, running from May 7 to 10 at Soweto Theatre, touted as a reflection of contemporary South African culture, not only celebrated fashion but also solidified its reputation as a platform that allows young designers to redefine fashion through personal narratives interwoven with cutting-edge artistry.

While the first day offered a mere preview of what was to come, the second day showcased an impressive array of talent from designers, including Emerging Designers Bloc, G Staat, Sew Africa, Oak Field, the University of Johannesburg, George Tebor, and Tshwane University of Technology.

It also continues to stand as a reminder that in an industry often dominated by trends, true artistry emerges from personal stories and shared experiences, with some of the designers detailing their heartfelt journeys with Saturday Star.