Speed and power combined with style, elegance and grace was on show when the traditional at the Hollywoodbets Durban July Gallops which took place at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse on Thursday morning.
Young Designer finalist creations by (from left) Thabiso Khethelo modelled by Akhona Maphamulo, Siphesihle Mkhize modelled by Junior Dladla and Minenhle Luvuno modelled by Ravonne Haai at the Hollywoodbets Durban July Gallops which took place at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse on Thursday morning. Photo By Ant Grote for Gameplan Media
For the punters it was a chance to assess the form of the horses taking part in Africa‘s Greatest Horseracing Event on July 1, while the fashionistas had a glimpse and insight into the glamorous fashion which will be on show.
Designs from (from left) DFF Rising Stars Zama Gumede, Treasure Cindi, Sanelisiwe Skhosana and Deneo Khumalo are modelled by Nwabisa Ndlela, Mpilo Mkhiz, Bella Nqobile Gabela and Nokwazi Makhathini respectively at the Hollywoodbets Durban July Gallops which took place at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse on Thursday morning. Photo By Ant Grote for Gameplan Media
A big crowd braved the early morning winter chill on Thursday to witness local-based thoroughbreds from the final field of 18 runners and two reserves being put through their paces. With a field loaded with former champions and superstars, punters soaked up the chance to get a look at their personal favourites, and take the opportunity to watch and debate who is going to be crowned as the 2023 champion.
(From left) DFF Rising Star Sandile Mngadi’s design modelled by Lungelo Mthimkhulu, Young Designer finalist Hlonela Danisa’s creation modelled by Eden Radebe, and DFF Rising Star Martin John’s ensemble modelled by Nomfundo Khumalo at the Hollywoodbets Durban July Gallops which took place at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse on Thursday morning. Photo By Ant Grote for Gameplan Media
Between each gallop, droves of fashionistas were also able to enjoy the spectacle of models in the Young Designer Award and Durban Fashion Fair Rising Stars Collection showing off the designer’s creations and interpretation of the 2023 Out of this World Theme.
(From left) Young Designer finalist Hlonela Danisa’s creation modelled by Eden Radebe, with DFF Rising Star Sandile Mngadi’s design modelled by Lungelo Mthimkhulu and Martin John’s ensemble modelled by Nomfundo Khumalo at the Hollywoodbets Durban July Gallops which took place at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse on Thursday morning. Photo By Ant Grote for Gameplan Media
For the fashion followers, the official gallops was also something of a sneak preview of Friday’s Gateway Hollywoodbets Durban July Preview Show at the Gateway Theatre of Shopping. This showcase will give KZN fashionistas another opportunity to see some of the spectacular designs that will be on show on July 1.
Designs from (from left) DFF Rising Stars Sandile Mngadi and Kwenzi Nkomo are modelled by Lungelo Mthimkhuluand and Nomfundo Dlamini respectively at the Hollywoodbets Durban July Gallops which took place at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse on Thursday morning. Photo By Ant Grote for Gameplan Media
All ten finalists in the Hollywoodbets Durban July Young Designer Award presented by Durban Fashion Fair will present their interpretations of the Out of this World theme, alongside designs from the Durban Fashion Fair Rising Stars Collection and the Invited Designer Showcase.
(From left) DFF Rising Star Scelo Dlezi’s outfit modelled by Mbali Buthelezi, DFF Rising Star Deneo Khumalo’s creation modelled by Nokwazi Makhathini, and Young Designer Andile Nsele’s ensemble modelled by Mhlengi Malu at the Hollywoodbets Durban July Gallops which took place at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse on Thursday morning. Photo By Ant Grote for Gameplan Media
