Hollywoodbets Durban July 2023 fashion wrap

The Hollywoodbets Durban July 2023 is one of the biggest horse racing events of the year, but not everyone showed up to see their favourite horse in action. 

The fashion at the event is just as popular! 

A-list stars from all over South Africa descended on the Greyville Racecourse in Durban at the weekend to show off the latest in extraterrestrial style. 

The theme for this year's event was 'Out Of This World', and while some stars took inspiration from our alien counterparts, others just showed up in their Sunday best. 

Here's a look at some of the stars who attended the Durban July. 

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Somizi

In true Somizi fashion, the media personality made a grand entrance at the Durban July. He was carried into the event by six men in matching green and red outfits!

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Somgaga also wore not one but seven different outfits on the day! Each look was created by a different designer. His daughter, Bahumi Mhlongo, joined him for a stylish father-and-daughter moment. They wore matching looks from IMPRINT Designs. 

"Our take on “Out of this world” was to take both out of their ordinary and introduce them to the Imprint world," the design team said about their outfits. 

Somizi had the time of his life at the event. He showed up with his own photographer and videographer to capture every moment. 

"I REALLY HAD FUN SHEMMMM……Thanks to my team and all the designers," he wrote on Instagram. 

Nandi Madida

Singer and fashion designer Nandi Madida was on-theme with her extraterrestrial outfit. 

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Jessica Nkosi

Jessica Nkosi stole the show in a custom look by Ruberto Scholtz. The actress was named 'Best Dressed Female' on the day. 

JoJo Robinson and Annie Mthembu

'Real Housewives of Durban' star JoJo Robinson looked like a sun goddess. She wore a dress from Lush Boutique. Her RHODurban co-star Annie Mthembu looked stunning in a 'Star Wars' themed gown. 

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Lamiez Holworthy

Lamiez Holworthy looked like an alien superstar at the 2023 Durban July. Her outfit was designed by Sihle Masango. He said he "went on a disco diva journey" with the star.  

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Sithelo Shozi

Sithelo Shozi turned heads in an outfit designed by Ateliê Taússy Daniel. "OUT OF THIS WORLD!! #HDJ2023. We only do straight off NY fashion week this side," she wrote on Instagram. 

Pearl Thusi

Pearl Thusi thought the 'Out Of This World' theme was "too easy" because she is the theme! She looked gorgeous in a gold number by Gert-Johan Coetzee. 

Amanda du-Pont

Somizi wasn't the only star with a few wardrobe changes up their sleeve. Actress Amanda du-Pont was pictured in two different outfits. Her first all-white look was courtesy of Willet Designs Couture, while her second look was designed by Anel Botha. 

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Team East Coast Radio

Stacey Norman

Carol Ofori

Tee Xaba

Deon Govender 

Sam Cele

Main image credit/Instagram (@somizi, @nandi_madida)

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