The selected participants will have the opportunity to receive outfits created by South African designers Mpumelelo “Lele” Dhlamini of Ezokhetho, Thabo Makhetha-Kwinana of Thabo Makhetha, Anel Botha and Rivaldo Louw of By Waldo. Each adjudicator will select finalists and design an outfit for the recipients to wear at the event.
Local Fashion Police began as a social media campaign and has developed into a platform celebrating South African fashion, design and creativity. This year’s finale will reflect on that evolution, bringing together designers, fashion enthusiasts and industry representatives.
Former judges and fashion figures who have contributed to the programme’s development have also been invited to attend and showcase their work at the finale.
Proudly South African CEO Eustace Mashimbye says the number and standard of entries reflect the depth of creative talent in the country’s fashion industry. He adds that selecting 30 finalists from the submissions was a difficult task.
The selected finalists are:
The grand finale will bring the finalists and participating designers together to showcase South African creativity and craftsmanship. The competition also provides a platform for local fashion to reach audiences beyond social media, connecting designers with fashion enthusiasts and industry stakeholders.
For the local fashion sector, initiatives that raise the visibility of homegrown talent can help create opportunities for designers to reach new audiences and strengthen the profile of South African design.
Further details about the grand finale have not been provided in the announcement.
