Fashion
How Bonang Matheba Stole the Spotlight in a Custom White Dress
With Bonang Matheba, every outfit feels like confidence on display. She has a way of choosing looks that speak just as loudly as her words, and her custom white ensemble at the JSE Women Summit 2025 event was the perfect example. On stage as a keynote speaker, Bonang carried the room with her presence,her custom white ensemble wasn’t just clothing, it became part of the story she was telling about women, investment, and self-worth.
Designed by South African designer CHATS by C.DAM, the gown was designed with deliberate attention to every detail, The top was fitted neatly with a covered neckline that kept things refined, leaning away from excess and focusing on elegance. Below the waist, the fabric softened and flowed into a long, easy drape that skimmed the floor, adding movement and femininity. Over the gown, Bonang layered a long, structured coat in the same white shade. The coat sharpened the outfit’s outline, balancing the softness of the skirt with strong tailoring at the shoulders. Together, the two pieces created a striking silhouette that felt both modern and timeless.

Bonang Matheba in a Custom White dress
Her styling choices pushed the look even further. She avoided oversized statement jewelry, proving again that sometimes less makes the boldest impression. A pair of simple silver earrings framed her face without distracting from the gown. Everything came together with a short bob, straight and tucked just enough to show off her earrings, and clean makeup that highlighted her natural glow. The whole effect was refined, yet natural.
This look stood out perfectly because it wasn’t just all about the design, it was also the meaning it carried. The all-white palette gave Bonang a commanding presence under the lights, pulling the audience’s focus toward her words. At the same time, the mix of sharp tailoring in the coat with the soft drape of the skirt became a visual metaphor for her message, power and grace existing side by side.

Bonang Matheba
For an event dedicated to women’s leadership, her look couldn’t have been more fitting. It mirrored her advice about investing in yourself and in your community. Bonang showed that style, when worn with intention, can hold the same power as a speech, it tells its own story and leaves its own mark.
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Fashion
Mihlali Ndamase Styles a Blazer and Jeans With a Vintage Touch
Mihlali Ndamase has built a style direction defined by bold colour and body-conscious shapes. Recently, her Instagram feed has focused on figure-hugging dresses from her label, Treasury. But in a different direction, she steps away from that approach, choosing instead a blazer and wide-leg denim styled with a vintage reference.
The blazer is cut with a slightly oversized frame, giving it a balanced shape. The shoulders extend just enough to create contrast against the jeans. This proportion avoids the cropped tailoring typical of modern cuts. This outfit is styled like the late 90s and early 2000s styling. She pairs the look with cuffed loose jeans in clean-finished denim.

Photo: Instagram
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The outfit carries a vintage feel through its details. The blazer and jeans pairing draws from classic styling, shown through simple details rather than bold elements. The blazer shows Mihlali’s usual style, shaped by clean lines and well-cut pieces.
Accessories are kept simple. The shoes and bag come in soft, neutral shades. She pairs the look with oversized glasses and wears her hair in a fringe that frames her face.

Photo: Instagram
This look sits close to her 27 February denim outfit, where she wore lighter-wash jeans paired with a matching long-sleeve blue shirt. She finished the look with a sweater draped around her neck, a white clutch, and half-covered shoes, styled with a bob.
Fashion
Halle Bailey Channels Romance in a Red Ruffled Blumarine Gown for ‘You, Me & Tuscany’ Promotion
Halle Bailey presented a more romantic look this week while promoting her upcoming project You, Me & Tuscany, stepping out in a striking red gown from Blumarine that reflects the film’s tone.
The look, covered by publications such as Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, featured layered ruffles cut from lightweight chiffon that moved easily. The gown was shaped with a softly structured bodice and a deep V neckline, before falling into cascading tiers and a trailing hem. A high slit balanced the volume, adding shape and allowing ease as she walked. She paired the dress with pointed red heels, keeping the look one colour, while gold hoop earrings and a statement ring added contrast without pulling focus from the dress.

Halle Bailey – Instagram
For Bailey, this appearance continues her recent fashion direction. In recent months, she has shifted away from more bold red carpet looks and towards pieces that focus on fabric and structure instead of heavy detailing. The Blumarine gown sits firmly within that transition, using texture, proportion and colour to create impact in a controlled way.
The red colour aligns with the film’s romantic theme. Instead of a deep, formal tone, the shade appears brighter and less formal, aligning with the romantic setting implied by You, Me & Tuscany. Styled with long braids pulled back from the face and minimal beauty choices, Bailey kept attention on the neckline and ruffles.

Halle Bailey – Instagram
The look also aligns with current promotional styling. Bailey’s wardrobe here appears deliberate. It aligns with the film’s romantic setting.
This look is defined by its simplicity. Where many promotional looks aim for attention, this one relies on proportion, flow and a clear approach. It reflects a performer who is more considered, not just in her roles, but in how she presents them visually.
With the film’s release approaching, Bailey’s fashion choices are already helping define its visual direction. If this appearance is any indication, the promotional tour will favour consistency over bold styling, using fashion as an extension of the film’s theme.
Fashion
Polka Dots Never Miss When Thabee Happy Wears Them
Thabee has maintained a clean, controlled approach to styling. This time she delivers a polka dot set built around a structured long-sleeve shirt and tailored shorts, balancing a playful print with structured tailoring.
The fit is sharp, with defined shoulders and a clean button line. The addition of front pockets adds a functional detail. The cinched waist, tied with a matching belt, defines the waist clearly. It is fitted without looking restrictive.
The shorts maintain the same structure. They are tailored enough to look deliberate but relaxed enough to keep the look from becoming too formal. The length is precise, keeping the outfit modern and wearable.

Thabee Happy – Instagram
The styling stays minimal. The white pointed heels extend the clean colour direction and sharpen the overall appearance. The colour direction stays consistent. The handbag, compact and structured, adds texture without overpowering the look. The jewellery remains minimal, keeping focus on the outfit.
The polka dot print is evenly applied, keeping the pattern balanced without clutter. It looks modern because of the cut and styling, not just the print.
The environment matches the outfit’s structure, staying polished without feeling rigid.

Thabee Happy – Instagram
Thabee Happy’s styling shows strong control of proportion. Each element is placed with purpose, from the structured shirt to the clean finish of the heels. The outfit doesn’t need extra layers or bold accessories to get attention. It works because the fit is right, everything is balanced, and it is put together properly. This look keeps things clean and modern while staying wearable, showing how a familiar print can still feel current when the execution is right.
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