South Africa's
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2nd Annual South Africa Fashion Awards — Saturday, 3 October 2026 at Hotel Sky, Sandton, Johannesburg. Celebrating the designers, models, stylists, photographers and brands shaping South Africa's fashion industry.
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National Recognition
Gain national visibility through South Africa's premier fashion awards platform, reaching designers, editors and buyers across the country and the African continent.
Global Platform
SAFA operates in partnership with the internationally recognised World Fashion Awards, connecting South African fashion with a global audience and stage.
Industry Networking
Connect with South Africa's fashion industry leaders — designers, creative directors, brand founders and media personalities — at the annual ceremony in Sandton.
Awards & Celebration
Exclusive access to the annual ceremony, red carpet moments, trend intelligence and early nominations — celebrating the best of South African fashion.
Past Winners Spotlight
SAFA Spotlight
Black Crown Marks the Evolution of the Crown as Official Sponsors of the 2nd Annual South Africa Fashion Awards
Black Crown has officially confirmed its return as an official sponsor of the 2nd Annual South Africa Fashion Awards, taking place on Saturday, 3 October 2026 at Hotel Sky, Sandton.
Made Possible Joins SAFA 2026 as Official Partner: The Vibe Coding Platform Building the Future of Web
September 3, 2026
Mentos Returns as Sponsor of the 2nd Annual South Africa Fashion Awards 2026
March 20, 2026Mentos Sweetens the Spotlight at the 2025 South Africa Fashion Awards
October 5, 2025Celebrating Every
Discipline of Fashion
From designers and models to stylists, photographers and brands — SAFA honours the full spectrum of South African fashion excellence.
Explore All CategoriesBest Fashion Designer
Sponsored by Mentos
Best Stylist
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Best Fashion Influencer
Sponsored by Monday Republic
Best Fashion Icon
Sponsored by Skin Functional
Best Make-up Brand
2025
Best Skincare Brand
2025
Best Fashion Retailer
2025
SAFA 2026 Sponsors
The brands and partners making the South Africa Fashion Awards possible.
Mentos
Mentos has renewed its partnership as an official sponsor of the 2nd Annual South Africa Fashion Awards for the second consecutive year, bringing its signature spirit of freshness and fun to the celebration.
Black Crown
Black Crown returns as an official sponsor of the 2nd Annual South Africa Fashion Awards, marking the evolution of the crown with premium brand experiences curated for the occasion.
Made Possible
Made Possible (madepossible.ai) is a vibe coding platform that allows you to build websites in minutes — empowering creators with AI-driven tools to bring ideas to life effortlessly.
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2nd Annual South Africa Fashion Awards 2026
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