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The annual Young Designer Award forms an integral part of the Hollywoodbets Durban July Fashion Show, providing a platform for aspiring young talent to unleash their creative potential and showcase innovative designs. This prestigious award presented by Durban Fashion Fair (DFF) has served as a catalyst, propelling these talented individuals towards remarkable achievements. KZN students ride the Durban July fashion wave Ten of KwaZulu-Natal’s brightest young stars remain in the running for the coveted student designer title following the semi-final showcase at the Gateway Theatre of Shopping on Wednesday evening, 19 June.

The student designers will show off their creations alongside the Durban Fashion Fair Rising Stars and the Hollywoodbets Durban July Invited Designers at the Gateway Theatre of Shopping on 28 June , as well as at the raceday where the winners will be announced. The student finalists – from colleges across KwaZulu-Natal – are vying for a share of R100 000 worth of bursaries from the Hollywood Foundation for the top three students, as well as other prizes from Gold Circle, Schweppes, Gateway Theatre of Shopping and SA Fashion Week. ‘Young, new ideas’ The 25 semi-finalists, who were selected from almost 100 entrants earlier this month, paraded their race-day designs inspired by this year’s Hollywoodbets Durban July theme, “Ride the Wave”.



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