Hey there! Let’s have a little fashion chat about the Hollywoodbets Durban July 2025. This event isn’t just about horse racing, but it’s like a huge outdoor fashion show where everyone comes to make a statement. And trust me, they really went all out this year.
The theme for this year was “Marvels of Mzansi” a celebration of South Africa’s beauty, its rich culture, and all the incredible things that make the country so special. You could feel this theme everywhere. It showed up in the colours, the designs, the fabrics, and even the energy people brought to the day. It was all about pride, creativity, and telling stories through fashion.
Nature was a big inspiration this year. You could see it in the colours people chose, shades that reminded you of sunsets, oceans, forests, and even the golden glow of the African sun. There were soft earth tones, rich greens, warm oranges, and metallic touches that just sparkled.
And let’s talk about the hats and headpieces! Oh, they were everywhere, tall, wide, bright, and bold. Some were simple and elegant, and others were wild and artistic. It felt like a whole world of its own where your hat could really say something about your personality.
One thing that really stood out was how people told stories through what they wore. The designs, the patterns, and the shapes all meant something. Many outfits honoured South African traditions, cultural symbols, and local craftsmanship. You could tell that a lot of thought and heart went into every stitch.
The Hollywoodbets Durban July was a chance to show the world what South African style is all about. And whether you love fashion or not, you’d definitely appreciate how much creativity was on display.
See below for the looks and outfits.

Outfit: @masangobysiphosihle @sihle_the_designer
Hair: @thepenthousebeautystudio
Hairstylist: @multiple_hair
Makeup: @bubu_white_glam_sa
Photo: @jabu.pix @amogelang.makgethe

Dress: @nkatekodis
Hair: @ayannabeautybar
Makeup: @ayannabeautybar
Photography: @handsomeofficialstudios_ig

Makeup: @thepenthousebeautystudio
Photography: @aust_malema
Outfit: @willetdesignscouture

Outfit: @willetdesigncouture
Jewelry: @swarovski
Makeup: @warrenkillian
Hair: @hairbykesh_206
Nails: @makeupby.aidann
Photography: @yuvikphoto @lifeofyuvik


Outfit: @zarguesia
Photo: @sea.ach
Makeup: @missvickiee_the_makeupartist
Hair: @le_semparer
Nails: @nailplug263

Dress: @orapelengmodutle
Hair: @hairlobeauty
Hairstylist: @hlayisani.cm
Hair colour: @laid_by_zethu
Makeup: @taydow_
Jewellery: @bvlgari @picotandmoss
Stylist: @phuphogumedek
Production & Photography: @richaspect
Assistant: @kamvatheking


Photo: @kpaparazzi_
Outfit: @nolanga_made
Makeup: @thepenthousebeautystudio


Outfit: @sihle_the_designer
Photo: @tee_kay_77
Makeup: @ruuri_makeup
Hair: @revenge_beauty_rsa



Photo: @jabu.pix
Outfit: @orapelengmodutle
Makeup: @bella_makeupartistry
Hairstylist: @hlayisani.cm

Photographer: @raelsilver_rs x @silvercasamero
Makeup: @rubzthemakeupartist
Outfit: @thefantasyxperience x @sihlezanele_sa
Hairstylist: @hairbynini1

Dress: @dressedbyvochandgoch
Photographer:@3apples_pictures_sa
Retouch: @thlatse_x
Makeup: @thesanhair
Stylist:@fortune_voch

Dress: @qmane__
Makeup: @_glam.by.gee_
Hair: @tonymasangu
Jewelry: @jozeest
Photo: @jabu.pix

Photo: @ok_majozi
5Dress: @otiz_seflo
Hat: @jozeest

Dress: @otiz_seflo
Stylist: @mrsuave_dastylistsa

Outfit: @orapelengmodutle
Makeup: @bella_makeupartistry
Hairstylist: @hlayisani.cm
Photo: @jabu.pix

Dress: @masangobysiphosihle @sihle_the_designer
Nails: @khumbu_nail_beauty_studio

Makeup: @iamnombuso
Hair: @bule_jokanisi
Outfit: @bubu_versatile @thubamlotshwa

Dress: @che.couture
Makeup and hair: @kyliep_makeup
Photographer: @handsomeofficialstudios_ig

Outfit: @xviii_victorian
Makeup: @warrenkillian
Hairstylist: @bridal_bynodi
Photo: @hue_creative_artists

Hair: @laid_by_zethu
Makeup: @bk_makeupartist
Dress: @orapelengmodutle
Stylist: @siya_weloveher
Photo: @jabu.pix

Outfit:@mustb_k
Makeup: @clarabanx

Dress: @nolanga_made
Makeup: @iamnombuso
Hat: @anitaferreiradesigns



Hair: @blessinghairways
Stylist: @franckthemasterstylist1
Makeup: @magzhairandbeauty
Nails: @elegant_head_lovers_salon
Photographer: @bakams_studio

Outfit: @dinmakod_atelier
Photo: @jg_v_fotography
Makeup: @yolandamukondi__international

Outfit: @manyakum
Makeup: @mary_ntswaki

Outfit: @willetdesignscouture

Outfit: @thefashionofficial_za

Dress: @zamaswazi_sa
Makeup: @graceyhair_official
Hair: @zarahairvault
Hairstylist: @graceyhair_official
Set: @sandalicious_luxury_events
Photography: @sphewato_media

Outfit: @otiz_seflo
Photo: @handsomeofficialstudios_ig

Outfit: @masangobysiphosihle
Photo: @rageincproductions

Outfit: @laartnevioleemporium
Photo: @great_conceptsstudios
Jewellery: @swarovski
Stylist:@phuphogumedek

Outfit: @khosinkosi

Photo: @blaq_smith
Outfit: @otiz_seflo
Hairstylist: @sonnymagic_hair
Makeup: @vollashmakeup

Photo: @kpaparazzi_
Outfit: @scholtzruberto
Makeup: @bk_makeupartist
Hairstylist: @laid_by_zethu