South Africa Fashion Awards
Nominees & Voting

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2026 Shortlist

All 21 Categories

01

Best Fashion Designer

19 nom.

  • Thebe Magugu

  • Rich Mnisi

  • Laduma Ngxokolo

  • Gert-Johan Coetzee

  • Mzukisi Mbane

  • Thando Ntuli

  • Kat Van Duinen

  • Fabrize Moyo

  • Sindiso Khumalo

  • Thula Sindi

  • Lukhanyo Mdingi

  • David Tlale

  • Palesa Mokubung

  • Orapeleng Modutle

  • Ruald Rheeder

  • Londeka Buthelezi-Ndaba

  • Fikile Sokhulu

  • Ole Ledimo / House of Olé

  • Robyn Agulhas / sinCHUI

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02

Best Stylist

21 nom.

  • Lethabo “Boogy” Maboi

  • Don Delicious

  • Bee Diamond Head

  • Amy Zama

  • Obakeng Ranthlane

  • Oratile Moh

  • Lethabo Motlatle

  • Shané Badenhorst

  • Phupho Gumede K

  • Thobeka Mbane

  • Nokana Mojapelo

  • Chloe Andrea Welgemoed

  • Lesego “Kgosi” Kgosimolao

  • Vusumuzi “Bob the Stylist” Ndima

  • Ulrica Knutsdotter

  • Itumeleng Pilane Kwele

  • Khanyisile Mdletshe

  • Siyamthanda Ncube

  • Thato Ndzimande / The Gmni

  • Mamello Makha

  • Tandekile Mkize

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03

Best Fashion Influencer

Sponsored by Mentos South Africa

17 nom.

  • Sarah Langa

  • Nabilah Kariem

  • Kim Jayde

  • Ntandokazi Mzamo

  • Pamela Mtanga

  • Naliyani Uma

  • Mihlali Ndamase

  • Boity Thulo

  • Bonang Matheba

  • Blue Mbombo

  • DJ Zinhle

  • Thabsie (Bathabise Biyela)

  • Kefilwe Mabote

  • Ponahalo Mojapelo

  • Nomuzi Mabena

  • Siyamthanda Anita

  • Dineo Langa

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04

Best Fashion Icon

12 nom.

  • Kim Jayde

  • Bonang Matheba

  • Sarah Langa

  • Rich Mnisi

  • Dineo Moeketsi

  • Nandi Madida

  • Nomzamo Mbatha

  • Thebe Magugu

  • Laduma Ngxokolo

  • Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa

  • Somizi Mhlongo

  • Minnie Dlamini

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05

Best Make-up Brand

8 nom.

  • Gloei Beauty

  • SwiitchBeauty

  • Creative Glamour

  • Inthusiasm

  • Hermosa Flor Cosmetics

  • Lula Fox

  • Signature Cosmetics & Fragrances

  • Mooiste Meisie

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06

Best Skincare Brand

16 nom.

  • SKOON. Skincare

  • Fundamentals Skincare

  • Dawn

  • Clere Skincare

  • lelive

  • Skin Creamery

  • African Extracts Rooibos

  • Africology

  • Suki Suki Naturals

  • SKIN functional

  • Standard Beauty

  • Esse Skincare

  • Silki

  • B'AIR Skincare

  • Dermopal

  • Hey Gorgeous

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07

Best Fashion Retailer

10 nom.

  • Mr Price

  • AYANA

  • Edgars

  • The FIX

  • Foschini

  • Markham

  • Archive

  • Sportscene

  • Woolworths

  • Ackermans

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08

Best Fashion e-Commerce Brand

8 nom.

  • Bash

  • Superbalist

  • YDE

  • MyRunway

  • Edgars

  • Dunns

  • Mr Price Online

  • Woolworths Online

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09

Best Male Model

15 nom.

  • Lebo Malope

  • Denetric Malope

  • TJ Ngoma

  • Rasaq Akinwunmi

  • Yuri Pailman

  • Lee Anderson

  • Arjan Botma

  • Brian Whitby

  • Shaun Dewet

  • Oliver Kumbi

  • Chris Luis

  • Amir X

  • Neo Ndabana

  • Kunda Madhandara

  • Bethel Sanza

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10

Best Female Model

10 nom.

  • Nondumiso Beattie

  • Marizanne Visser

  • Lwandle Maluvá Ngwenya

  • Tansey Coetzee

  • Eden Kassner

  • Natasha Barnard

  • Constance More

  • Summer Thompson

  • Leanatte Ndlovu

  • Kiara Coetzee

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11

Best Emerging Fashion Designer

Sponsored by Black Crown

19 nom.

  • Lucky Masemola

  • Mlungisi Ndlovu

  • Tanaka Magirazi Vengere

  • Dawn Nquma

  • Mihlali Madikane

  • Simphiwe Mqanjelwa

  • Chanel Rautenbach

  • Kiyaan Pillay

  • Lumka Takane

  • Gift Nematei

  • Khumo Morojele

  • Tebogo Selebi

  • Thakazelwa Mhlomi (Thakie Bilal Marley)

  • Kwanele Thusi

  • Luthando Mbobo

  • ANUNES

  • EMELIA D

  • VICTORI

  • ON DUTY JEANS

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12

Best Hairstylist

14 nom.

  • Jawad Maphoto

  • Bonolo Gabuza

  • Amiena Hartley Dolf

  • Kelvin Takudzwa

  • Irene da Fonseca

  • Tumelo “MJ” Mpholo

  • Hair By NanaR

  • Julie Tchouya

  • Boyd Meilhon

  • Matthew Mansoor

  • Nikiwe Dlova

  • Saadique Ryklief

  • Shelene Shaer

  • Gary Rom

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13

Best Fashion Photographer

13 nom.

  • Trevor Stuurman

  • Imraan Christian

  • Basetsana Maluleka

  • Pierre Van Vuuren

  • Eunice Driver

  • Legae Sehlako

  • Andile Mthembu

  • Brandon Barnard

  • Zander Opperman

  • Fuaad Abdool

  • Gabrielle Kannemeyer

  • Aart Verrips

  • Kristin-Lee Moolman

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14

Best Sustainable Fashion

15 nom.

  • Sama Sama

  • Lukhanyo Mdingi

  • Me&B

  • SELFI

  • The Bam Collective

  • GUGUBYGUGU

  • Yarnh

  • Mors Design

  • Lara Klawikowski

  • Hannah Lavery

  • Sitting Pretty South Africa

  • Michael Ludwig

  • Something Good Studio

  • OYOO Style

  • Ledikana

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15

Best Modelling Agency

13 nom.

  • ICE Models

  • Boss Models

  • Rage Agency

  • GAPA Model Agency

  • Blaze Talent

  • SYNC Model Management

  • 33 and Me Talent Agency

  • Invade Models

  • Steele Model Studio

  • Louis B Model & Talent Management

  • AURA Models

  • Outlaws Model Agency

  • Fusion Models

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16

Best South African Jewellery Brand

15 nom.

  • Jenna Clifford

  • Lorne Jewellery

  • Pichulik

  • Dear Rae Jewellery

  • Famke Jewellery

  • Ida Elsje Jewellery

  • Meraki Jewellery Design

  • Kirsten Goss

  • Charles Greig

  • The Fitz

  • Botanica Jewellery

  • Karoozen

  • Nom Nom

  • Ditsala Designs

  • NQ Jewellery Design Services

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17

Best Streetwear Brand

14 nom.

  • Artclub and Friends

  • GALXBOY

  • Boys of Soweto

  • Cultish

  • Embedded

  • Dirtylolli Clothing Brand

  • Suhu Original

  • Love Light Godspeed

  • Butan

  • Sol-Sol

  • Grade Africa

  • Thesis Lifestyle

  • Rebirth_SA

  • Happyville

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18

Best Footwear Brand

11 nom.

  • Peset

  • Bathu

  • Nik'Ana by Lufiano

  • Hibacci

  • Yenza Africa

  • Vaya Footwear

  • Veldskoen Shoes

  • Froggie

  • Drip Footwear

  • Tsonga

  • Monosi Movement

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19

Best Makeup Artist

9 nom.

  • Nthato Mashishi

  • Vuyo Varoy

  • Stephy Kwanaite

  • Nomsa Madida

  • Nono Linchwe

  • Bokamoso Dikobe (BK MUA)

  • Renee de Wit

  • Precious Xaba

  • Fanyana Maseko

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20

Best Fashion Campaign

12 nom.

  • Foschini × Rich Mnisi — Foschini 100 × RICH MNISI 10

  • Thebe Magugu × Mount Nelson — Thebe Magugu Suite & Magugu House

  • David Tlale × Gautrain — I Am Africa, Not African / Art in Transit

  • MaXhosa Africa × Saso's Marquee Experience — Durban July 2026

  • Studio 88 × adidas — #OriginalCollective88

  • Skipper Bar × adidas — #WeOwnTheStreets

  • GALXBOY × Standard Bank — From Possible to More

  • Mr Price × Sphokuhle — Mr Price × Sphokuhle

  • Side Step × Blxckie — New Era

  • adidas South Africa × SoccerBible — Bafana Bafana 2026 Kit Campaign

  • Proudly South African — Local Fashion Police

  • Ackermans — Summer 2025 / #MyAckermans

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21

Fashion Executive of the Year

9 nom.

  • Kevin Smit

    Managing Director, Mr Price

  • Tevin Sebela

    Brand Manager, Side Step

  • Kaboomo Mgibi-Marshoff

    Senior Brand Manager, Skipper Bar

  • Bronwyn Pretorius

    Chief Marketing Officer, Ackermans

  • Tom Brown

    Senior Director, Head of Brand, adidas South Africa

  • Rasheed Ferguson

    Head of Marketing, Sportscene, Archive, Redbat & Anatomy, TFG

  • Simphiwe Pato

    Interim Chief Marketing Officer, Woolworths South Africa

  • Brett Bellinger

    Marketing Director, PUMA South Africa

  • Roshnee Pillay

    Head of Marketing, African Fashion International

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