The red carpet at the State of the Nation Address seemed to be a fashion theme of retirement chic than haute couture. Photo by GCIS
IN a stunning twist on the red carpet at the State of the Nation Address, it seems the fashion theme was more retirement chic than haute couture.
This year, the trend was more like a leisurely stroll through a retirement village. That would happen when the average age of cabinet ministers is 61!
The carpet was graced with orthopaedic shoes stealing the spotlight ahead of Cyril Ramaphosa's eighth State of the Nation Address. Move over, fashion-forward youth – this was the runway for the wiser and more experienced crowd.
Perhaps next year, we can expect walking frames and hearing aids to be the must-have accessories? But fear not! Amid the sea of vintage, there were glimmers of youth sparkling on the red carpet. Sona guests dazzled in embellished ensembles, proving that glamour knows no age. So, while orthopaedic shoes may have had their moment, it's safe to say that the red carpet leading to the doors of the Cape Town City Hall was shared by both the seasoned and the sparkly.
While we understand that Sona is primarily about the president's opportunity to give the nation direction, let's face it – the fashion is the one thing we can always count on to deliver.
The red carpet at the State of the Nation Address seemed to be a fashion theme of retirement chic than haute couture. Photo by Mahir Ebrahim
The red carpet at the State of the Nation Address seemed to be a fashion theme of retirement chic than haute couture. Photo by GCIS
The red carpet at the State of the Nation Address seemed to be a fashion theme of retirement chic than haute couture. Photo: GCIS
The red carpet at the State of the Nation Address seemed to be a fashion theme of retirement chic than haute couture. Photo by GCIS
The red carpet at the State of the Nation Address seemed to be a fashion theme of retirement chic than haute couture. Photo by GCIS
The red carpet at the State of the Nation Address seemed to be a fashion theme of retirement chic than haute couture. Photo: GCIS
The red carpet at the State of the Nation Address seemed to be a fashion theme of retirement chic than haute couture. Photo: GCIS
The red carpet at the State of the Nation Address seemed to be a fashion theme of retirement chic than haute couture. Photo by GCIS
The red carpet at the State of the Nation Address seemed to be a fashion theme of retirement chic than haute couture. Photo by GCIS
The red carpet at the State of the Nation Address seemed to be a fashion theme of retirement chic than haute couture. Photo: GCIS
The red carpet at the State of the Nation Address seemed to be a fashion theme of retirement chic than haute couture. Photo: GCIS
The red carpet at the State of the Nation Address seemed to be a fashion theme of retirement chic than haute couture. Photo by GCIS
The red carpet at the State of the Nation Address seemed to be a fashion theme of retirement chic than haute couture. Photo: GCIS
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