Jeunes créateurs is a concept that appeared in Paris in the 1970s. Now it seems to have appeared on us again. The designer’s current creative approach has a nearly young, colorful and even playful style. As luxury enthusiasts emerge from the long-term lockdown and isolation model, this transition coincides with the holiday season. A few African designers are catering to this newfound freedom, and their elaborate cutting-edge collections will set off a fashion frenzy.

Stylists prepared by KEABETSWE MAFORA Art Director: LUCY NKOSI Photography: KATLEGO Mokubyane; NEWKATZ Studio Make-up: VANESSA UNAMACA; MAKOLEMADE BEAUTY Location: HOUGHTON HOTEL – ROCKSTAR PENTHOUSE

Port of LNG Emerald Jewelry Dress – ZAR33,000 / $2,161; Thomas Sabo Star Orange Gemstone Drop Earrings – ZAR4,950 / $324; Thomas Sabo Big Stone Cocktail Ring – ZAR3,725 / $244; Rose Gold Watch: Bulova Ladies Diamond (Bella Luna) – ZAR5,840 / $382

Port of LNG Citrine Unorthodox Suit – ZAR30,000 / $1,963; Thomas Sabo Marble Obsidian Bead Bracelet – ZAR3,225 / $211; Thomas Sabo Two-Color Beaded Bracelet – ZAR3,725 / $242; Brown Watch: GUESS Series Men’s Chronograph (Bella Luna) – ZAR8,999/ $589

Thebe Magugu belt contrast stitched cotton wrap jacket – ZAR19,700 / $1290; Thebe Magugu contrast stitched cotton wide-leg pants – ZAR8,437 / $552; Thomas Sabo colorful wings earrings – ZAR6,475 / $424; Thomas Sabo and more Color Parrot Pendant – ZAR12,450 / $816; Ordinary Necklace – ZAR1,225 / $80; Europa Art (Schutz) – ZAR1,990 / $130

Port of LNG Emerald double bra – ZAR28,000 / $1,834; LNG port black pleated belt – ZAR10,000 / $655; LNG port white shirt – ZAR3,000 / $196; LNG bow tie port – ZAR500 / $33; Europa Art Karl Desert -Green – ZAR3,290 / $215

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