PHOTOS: Fashion fabulous at the Durban July

The Vodacom Durban July took a dramatic turn on Saturday when a south-westerly wind started howling in the early afternoon, changing what had been a hot day almost instantly overcast and chilly. 

Then outsider Wylie Hall was first over the finish line in the race itself, but an interference objection was raised and the outcome had to be decided in the stipendiary stewards' chamber. After an anxious wait, the objection was upheld and Legislate, who finished just behind Wylie Hall, was declared the winner with Wylie Hall second, and Futura, Tellina and In The Fast Lane filling the rest of the places.

Organisers say the drama on-track and the chilly wind did little to dampen the spirits of the punters, however, who kept the party going until late. 

Below are photos of some of the best fashion from the day, plus all the Vodacom Durban July Fashion Experience winners. 

(Above: Top Billing presenter Jeannie D got out the polka dots) 

(Above: Ntombi Ngcobo struts her stuff) 

(Above: Nomvula Mbanjwa) 

(Above: Nokuthula Shozi and Nkanyiso Maphumulo) 

(Above: Kutlwana Moloi and Bonginkosi Ripinga make a statement) 

(Above: Caitlin Hammond, smoke break) 

(Above: Thobeka Majozi gets into the 'Big Screen' theme) 

(Above: TV presenter Minnie Dlamini) 

(Above: Meriska Gareeb) 

(Above: Big Nuz) 

(Above: Miss SA Rolene Strauss) 

(Above: Kaitlin Stork in purple) 

(Above: Dhiya Singh) 

(Above: Models Musa & Shantel strike a pose in their Kireshen Chetty creations en route to Chetty winning the Gold Circle Most Striking Couple award. Anthony Grote/Gameplan Media) 

 

(Above: Phindile Phungwayo's garment, modelled by Nelisa Muthwa, won the Gold Circle Classic Racewear. Anthony Grote/Gameplan Media) 

 

(Above: Nevadh Vandayan, modelling his own creation, beams after winning the Gold Circle Classic Racewear - Male award. Anthony Grote/Gameplan Media) 

(Above: Nana Zwane models Zandile Masondo's Gold Circle Exceptional Raceday Hat or Fascinator award winning creation Anthony Grote/Gameplan Media) 

(Above: Daniel Paton pictured with model Ronwyn Mansor claimed victory in the widely anticipated Vodacom Durban July Fashion Challenge Award presented by LIPSY, LONDON. Anthony Grote/Gameplan Media) 

(Above: Sadie Bosworth, pictured with model Dakota Baptist, was elated with her victory in the Vodacom Durban July Young Designer Award presented by LIPSY, LONDON. Anthony Grote/Gameplan Media) 

 

(Thumbnail image: Nana Zwane and Thembi Vundla) 

(All photos Gallo Images, unless otherwise credited)