THE ROAD TO THE SA STYLE AWARDS

Awards ceremonies are a dime a dozen but the SA Style Awards is regarded by many as the major annual awards ceremony - the one that really counts.  This year's awards, proudly sponsored by Jaguar SA and MWeb WiFi, will take place with a dazzling red carpet event and awards ceremony in the new fashion court in Hyde Park Corner, followed by a dinner and party at the Southern Sun Hyde Park Hotel.  Guests will also witness a Yves Saint Laurent Beaute installation featuring a show by eight designers who are inspired by this style icon.

We were extremely excited when the announcement was made a week or so ago as to who this year's winners are.  The reason we were so excited was because so many of the winners happened to be friends of ours.  Of course, we will be there at the Awards to report on who was there and what they were wearing but, in our build up to the ceremony itself, we salute this year's winners:

Most Stylish Performing Artist - Television
ROXY BURGER
We adore Roxy's style - innovative and edgy with a
sense of classic.  Roxy's attention to detail when it comes to fashion
saw her take particular interest in her wardrobe while presenting
Strictly Come Dancing - sometimes flying in garments from
overseas.

Most Stylish Performing Artist (Film)
JAY ANSTEY
It is very hard to go wrong when you are best friends with
one of SA's top fashion designers, Gert Johan-Coetzee but,
whenever we see her, Jay seems to wear every GJC gown
like a second skin.

Most Stylish Model
JOELLE KAYEMBE
Congolese-born, Joelle Kayembe is an International
supermodel.  From her smouldering appearances on Deal Or
No Deal to featuring in international music videos, Joelle ranks
up there with fashion royalty.

Most Innovative Style
CHU SUWANNAPHA
We always bump into Chu at every fashion week and have
admired his style from the first time we ever met him.
It's no co-incidence his nickname is
"The Prince Of Prints"

Most Stylish Designer
ALBERTUS SWANEPOEL
One of SA's most talented exports has to be milliner Albertus Swanepoel.
No stranger to international fashion runways, his innovative headwear
has featured on the runways of Carolina Herrera and Alexander Wang.

Most Stylish Media Personality
(Sponsored by MWeb WiFi)
MELINDA BAM
Former Miss SA and current Veet Ambassador, Melinda Bam continues
to grow from strength to strength.  Since her reign as Miss SA came
to an end, Melinda has hardly been out of the spotlight.  Her recent
marriage to former Mr SA, Adriaan Bergh indicated just how
much the media and public continue to adore her.

Most Stylish Performing Artist (Music)
MAFIKIZOLO
We have been fans of Mafikizolo since the release
of their first album in the early 2000s.  After a break from the music
business, the recent success
of their comeback album 'Reunited' proved just how popular
Theo and Nhlanhla remain.

Most Stylish Business Person
NATASHA SIDERIS
Mention the name "Tashas" and two words always enter
consciousness - "quality food".  Since opening her first Tashas almost
a decade ago, Natasha Sideris has personally overseen the
opening of nearly a dozen across the country.

Most Stylish SA Icon
THULI MADONSELA
What more can be said about Thuli Madonsela that has not been said already?
The accolades keep coming - 2014 Glamour Woman of The Year,
ANN7 South African Of The Year and now the SA Style Award as Most Stylish
SA Icon.  We loved meeting Thuli earlier this year and we were awestruck by
her down-to-earth humility.

Most Stylish Couple
JOSH LINDBERG & ZURAIDA JARDINE
We always love bumping into Josh & Zuraida, Josh has the
most amazing passion for theatre and film while Zuraida will
always remain one of our style favourites - equally stylish
in TopShop as she is in designer-wear.

Street Style Newcomer Of The Year (Male)
(Sponsored by Marie Claire)
JONATHAN BOYNTON-LEE
2014 has to be Jonathan's year.  Earlier this year we watched him take the crown
as Cosmo's Sexiest Man of 2014 and then watched him win the last
season of Strictly Come Dancing.  Over and above that,Jonathan has the kind of
fashion sense that makes him one of SA's most stylish men

Street Style Newcomer Of The Year (Female)
(Sponsored by Marie Claire)
NANDI MNGOMA
Since Nandi Mngoma stepped into the spotlight she has
successfully carved out a music and television career. Her excellent personal
style is adored by many - it is no wonder Nandi was recently
announced as a Legit clothing Ambassador.