Nominations Announced for the 1st Annual South Africa Fashion Awards

Republic Africa, in association with the World Fashion Awards, has announced the historic launch of the 1st Annual South Africa Fashion Awards 2025 — a landmark celebration of South African fashion excellence.

The inaugural awards ceremony took place on Saturday, 4 October 2025 at Hotel Sky, Sandton, bringing together the nation's most influential designers, models, stylists, photographers, influencers and brands for a night of recognition and celebration.

Nominations spanned 19 competitive categories alongside special honours including the Lifetime Achievement Award and Outstanding Contribution to Fashion Awards, recognising the breadth and depth of talent across the South African fashion industry.