Bonang Matheba Takes Red and Silver to the Next Level

Bonang Matheba steps out in a strapless silver gown, with red flowers, a sweeping train and a cocktail glass-shaped handbag adding contrast to the look.

The gown by Ambaosa has a fitted, floor-length shape covered in dense silver beadwork. Long strands of beading extend down the dress, particularly towards the hem. The strapless neckline leaves the shoulders bare, while the intricate detailing runs across the bodice and down the length of the gown.

Red flowers are arranged across the bodice and along one side of the dress,with green leaves placed between them. The floral detailing continues towards the hip, where it meets a full red tulle train. The train extends well beyond the gown and spreads across the floor.

Bonang carries the red into her accessories with a small cocktail glass-shaped handbag covered in glittering embellishment and finished with a chain handle. She wears large, round embellished earrings, while the open neckline is left without a necklace. Her shoes are mostly hidden beneath the floor-length gown and train.

Her hair is styled in a neat side-parted updo, with a side-swept wave across her forehead. Her makeup includes defined eyes, full lashes and a strong red lip. Her long red manicure also picks up the colour of the flowers, train and handbag.

The look also recalls Bonang’s preference for fitted, embellished gowns and dramatic trains. While hosting Miss South Africa in 2018, she wore a red Fouad Sarkis Couture gown with a substantial train. At Miss South Africa 2019, she opted for a fitted silver Gert-Johan Coetzee gown covered in diamond embellishment.

Here, Ambaosa places silver at the centre of the look and uses red through the floral detailing, tulle train, handbag, lipstick and manicure. The result brings together two strong colours in a way that suits Bonang’s red-carpet wardrobe.