If Bonang Matheba hosts an event, fashion is guaranteed to be part of the conversation. For this year’s South African Music Awards, she stepped away from traditional red carpet glamour and embraced the quiet confidence of impeccable tailoring.
Her oversized linen suit delivered a fresh interpretation of Afro Dandyism, the evening’s dress code. The relaxed silhouette, exaggerated sleeves, wide-leg trousers, and matching tie gave the look a distinctly masculine influence, while thoughtful styling kept it unmistakably Bonang.
The details deserve their own moment. From the sculptural gold hardware at the waist to the stacked jewellery, pointed animal-print heels, oversized sunglasses, and deep berry lip, every element worked together to elevate the neutral palette.
And then there was her backstage moment with Tyla. The pair, each embracing a completely different interpretation of glamour, gave us one of the night’s most memorable style pairings.
