The bets are on and best dressed will always be on the list.
Abstract fashion pieces and glittering ensembles took over the 2023 Hollywoodbets Durban July on Saturday, 1 July 2023.
The extravagant affair highlights South African opulence at the Hollywood Bets Greyville Racecourse. Many gather to enjoy the excitement of the races, exclusive entertainment and avant-garde fashion.
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Back for a second year since the event’s hiatus during the Covid-19 pandemic, more than 50 000 people were expected to be in attendance for arguably one of the country’s most anticipated events of the year.
With bidders passionately cheering on the stars on the course, the races saw victory achieved by Winchestor Mansion, who was ridden by Kabelo Matsunyane in an exhilarating finish.
With the theme being Out Of This World, Mzansi’s stars encapsulated the dress code with intergalactic hues and extravagant designs. Between Somizi's grand prism entrance and unconventional extraterrestrial looks from Linda Mtoba, Lamiez Holworthy-Morule and more, this fed the fans' anticipation to see what the celebrities rocked at this auspicious occasion.
Here are our top Durban July 2023 looks:
Unathi in Asanda Madyibi
Nandi Madida in Keys Fashion
Jessica Nkosi in Ruberto Scholtz
Linda Mtoba in McCarthy Wolff
Sonia Mbele in UD Fashion House
Pearl Thusi in Gert-Johan Coetzee
Mablerh in Imprint ZA
Lamiez Holworthy-Morule in Masango by Siphosihle
Amanda du-Pont in Willet Designs Couture
Mihlali Ndamase in Keys Fashion
