Africa's signature polo, the Standard Bank Joburg Polo in the Park returned with a bang this year. Hosted by Minnie Dlamini, the event brought together the sport's enthusiasts, celebrities, influencers and fashion lovers alike as they enjoyed great food and fashion under luxurious polo marquees.
Among the stars in attendance were radio host and former Miss South Africa Liesl Laurie, Real Housewives of Durban star LaConco and model and media personality Refilwe Modiselle.
"It's about networking and celebrating life and saying to people 'come out, reconnect and make new networks and just get back to life, post-pandemic', says Lindy-Lou Alexander, Standard Bank's head of consumer and high net worth marketing, about the star-studded polo.
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About the theme for this year's polo, Lindy-Lou Alexander says, "Splendour is all about living your best moments. After two years of lockdown, two years of hibernating and cocooning, Splendour is about just popping and realising that we all have super needs. So, just come out and be your splendorous self, with a touch of blue."
Here's a look at some fashion moments from the 2022 Polo in the Park:
LaConco wears Tomi R and says her dazzling blue gown was inspired by the concept of polo fashion, sparkle and colour.
Refilwe Modiselle in Reen's Closet
Gugu Khathi, wears Reggiestar and says the inspiration behind her look was a day of having fun, being out and looking good.
Roxy Burger in Style Rotate says her outfit is inspired mainly by the concept of sustainable fashion.
Tansey Coetzee in Erre Fashion.
Gigi Lamayne wears Nigerian designer Manney and says her dress is all about a burst of colour.
Liesl Laurie in Lauren R Couture.
Digital creator Thameenah Suleman wears LSJ Designs and says the inspiration behind her look is royalty, modern, structure, a touch of blue and drama.
Nina Hastie in Masango By Siphosihle
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More looks from the polo:
Kwenzo Ngcobo and Sipho Ndlovu
Johanna Mukoki
Nyalleng Thibedi
Yanga Chief
Khaya Dlanga
Robert Marawa
Jonathan Boynton-Lee
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