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Faith Nketsi Shows the Lingerie Trend Isn’t Going Anywhere
South African media personality Faith Nketsi has sparked conversation around a lingerie-inspired outfit that reflects how intimate-style pieces are being styled in everyday fashion. The brown lace camisole top paired with tailored white trousers highlights how modern styling blends delicate fabric details with structured clothing. The outfit keeps styling simple, focusing on shape, fabric, and neat finishing.
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Lingerie-inspired clothing has become more visible in streetwear, influencer styling, and runway presentations. The continued presence of lace bralettes, satin camisoles, and corset-style tops shows how pieces traditionally worn as inner layers are now being styled as outer fashion elements.
The brown lace top is worn with clean, structured trousers, creating a contrast between soft fabric detailing and sharp tailoring. The lace trim along the hem and neckline adds visual interest while keeping the overall appearance balanced. The combination pairs a lightweight, intimate-style top with more formal bottom wear.
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Nketsi’s public fashion choices often attract discussion on social media, particularly because her wardrobe reflects current youth and influencer styling preferences in South Africa. The lingerie-inspired look fits within a wider preference for clothing that allows personal confidence to be expressed through close-fitting cuts and visible texture work.
Designers and stylists have increasingly mixed clothing categories, pairing elements usually associated with innerwear, evening wear, and casual dressing. The approach allows outfits to move easily between daytime and social settings. Nketsi’s styling follows this direction by presenting sensuality in a controlled and polished manner.
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The outfit’s minimal styling keeps attention on fabric quality and cut rather than accessories or bold pattern work. The neutral colour combination supports a clean visual finish, while the lace detail provides subtle contrast. This type of styling reflects the current preference for straightforward, wearable fashion that still carries statement value.
Faith Nketsi’s appearance demonstrates that lingerie-inspired fashion remains visible in modern style choices. The look shows how intimate-style pieces can be styled for public wear without losing structure or everyday practicality.
Ib Kamara has left Off-White, ending his tenure as creative director. The brand announced the departure on Monday, August 31, 2026, describing the split as a mutual decision. No successor has been announced.
Kamara first worked with Off-White as a stylist after connecting with Virgil Abloh in 2019. Following Abloh’s death in November 2021, Kamara joined the brand as Art and Image Director in 2022 and was later appointed Creative Director in 2024.
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During his time at Off-White, explores the impact of Black culture has had on America. In his 2024 show, entitled “BLACK BY POPULAR DEMAND”,he infuses elements of heritage and modernity that paint a rich vision of Black fashion.
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In September 2024, Off-White held its first New York fashion show. Celebrities like Issa Rae, Victoria Monét, Sunisa Lee and Flavor Flav attended the event.
His departure comes after a change in Off-White’s ownership. In 2024, LVMH sold the brand to Bluestar Alliance.
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Bluestar Alliance CEO Joey Gabbay praised Kamara’s contribution to the company. He said they are deeply grateful for Ib’s vision, creativity, and the remarkable energy he brought to Off-White throughout his tenure.
Kamara also spoke about his time at the company.
“Working at Off-White has been an honor and a profound creative education. The teams I have worked alongside, the collections we produced, the shows we dreamt ”
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Kamara has launched his own creative agency, Raw Materials by Ib Kamara, which will be his main focus now. Off-White now faces another a new transition.
Luxury shopping in Cape Town has a new attraction. Louis Vuitton has unveiled a new store at the V&A Waterfront. This will allow visitors to browse the brand’s latest collections. The new boutique is a combination of fashion, art and local design, appealing to all fashion lovers.
The boutique opened on 30 July at Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre, replacing Louis Vuitton’s previous location at the V&A Waterfront. It is part of the French fashion house’s latest retail initiative, and located at shops 6256 and 6259B, Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre.
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All parts of the store are designed to reflect Louis Vuitton’s identity. You will find Warm wood finishes, gem stone and handcrafted textures paired with contemporary furniture. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring in natural light with customers having a good view of the harbour and Table Mountain.
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The expanded boutique introduces good offerings. Shoppers can check out designer leathers, handbags, luggage, footwear, accessories, and fragrances. New collections of Women’s ready-to-wear have been added to the Cape Town store. This allows local customers to gain full access to all the brands collections.
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The boutique offers personalized luxury services. Customers can book private appointments with client advisers for one-on-one styling. There are aftercare services that help maintain and repair Louis Vuitton pieces. Those who want to buy beauty products enjoy smooth refill services.
The precinct boasts popular stores that sell premium designers like Gucci and Dolce & Gabbana. Louis Vuitton and these brands have made the Waterfront an appealing destination for everyone.
This investment shows how much confidence brands have in South Africa’s luxury market. The Waterfront welcomes millions of visitors every year. The presence of this boutique appeals among both tourists and local luxury shoppers.
With its great collections and excellent customer experience, Louis Vuitton’s new home shows Cape Town’s growing influence on the luxury industry.
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MaXHOSA Africa is set to present its first official runway show at Paris Fashion Week, marking a significant moment for the Johannesburg-based fashion label founded by designer Laduma Ngxokolo.
Since launching in 2010, MaXHOSA has built its reputation through knitwear designs inspired by Xhosa cultural patterns, symbols and traditional visual language. The brand has developed a distinct approach to fashion by combining heritage references with contemporary cuts and modern textile techniques.
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The Paris runway show follows the brand’s growing international presence, including previous appearances connected to Paris Fashion Week. The upcoming presentation will place MaXHOSA among designers presenting their collections to one of the world’s largest fashion audiences.1
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Ngxokolo founded MaXHOSA after exploring ways to reinterpret Xhosa aesthetics through knitwear. His designs draw from elements such as traditional beadwork patterns, colour symbolism and cultural references, adapting them into garments created for contemporary wear.
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Over the years, the brand’s detailed knit patterns, geometric designs and use of colour have become central to its collections. MaXHOSA’s designs explore themes around heritage, identity and the relationship between traditional craftsmanship and modern fashion.
The Paris Fashion Week runway will allow the label to present its designs as a complete collection, showing how each garment works together through styling, shape and presentation.
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The runway debut comes as African designers continue to gain visibility within the global fashion industry. For MaXHOSA, the focus remains on maintaining its cultural foundation while expanding its reach among international fashion audiences.
The brand’s Paris appearances have helped introduce its approach to knitwear and South African design to a wider audience. MaXHOSA continues to combine heritage and contemporary fashion through its garments and creative direction.
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Details about the upcoming runway collection remain limited, but the brand’s previous work suggests that its signature knitwear, cultural references and textile craftsmanship will remain central to the presentation.
For Ngxokolo, the Paris runway show represents another step in MaXHOSA’s growth as it continues to position South African design within international fashion spaces.
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