This November, Cape Town’s iconic Mount Nelson, a Belmond hotel, will host the highly anticipated third edition of Confections x Collections (CxC) to celebrate Africa’s most talented slow fashion designers. Offers a platform to showcase diverse African fashion narratives.
The event will coincide with the hotel’s 125th anniversary, reaffirming its position as a cosmopolitan hub of fashion and culture in South Africa.
Curated by Twyg, a respected independent publication focused on sustainable fashion. The event will transform the hotel’s historic lounge, terrace, and gardens into elegant spaces for salon-style fashion shows.
A spotlight on African fashion talent
Jackie May, founder and editor of Twyg, expressed her excitement at bringing together an impressive line-up of designers from across the continent.
“With the growing global interest in African talent, we’re thrilled to bring together South Africa’s emerging designers alongside their West African counterparts. Confections x Collections celebrates the beauty of sustainable design. Honours the rich storytelling inherent in African fashion,” she shared.
Mount Nelson set to become a fashion destination
From November 5-9, 2024, Cape Town’s historic Mount Nelson—affectionately known as “The Nellie”—will become a vibrant space for African creativity. The hotel’s location, a stone’s throw away from leading South African designer studios and boutiques. Provides an ideal backdrop for the fashion-forward event. Visitors will be able to explore exclusive fashion experiences with pieces from the collections displayed at the nearby AKJP concept store on Kloof Street.
Guests will also have the opportunity to book private studio tours with some of Cape Town’s top designers, including Lukhanyo Mdingi, Sindiso Khumalo, and VIVIERS Studio.
Showcasing African craftsmanship
This year’s CxC will feature four distinguished designers who have made waves in sustainable African fashion:
Rich Mnisi
An award-winning South African designer known for his bold and daring interpretations of Tsonga culture.
Adeju Thompson
The founder of Lagos Space Programme, renowned for exploring Yoruba culture through contemporary design.
Bubu Ogisi
The creative mind behind IAMISIGO, whose innovative textile designs blend traditional African techniques with wearable art.
Lukhanyo Mdingi
Winner of the 2023 Amiri Prize, celebrated for merging artisanal craftsmanship with modern, elegant silhouettes.
Each designer will have their moment in the spotlight, with one designer featured per day, allowing for an intimate showcase of their work.
Fashion-inspired confections
Adding to the immersive experience, Executive Sous Chef Vicky Gurovich will collaborate with the featured designers to create bespoke confections inspired by their collections. These culinary creations will be the centrepiece of a reimagined Afternoon Tea, pairing fashion with food in an innovative way. Guests will also enjoy a special 125th anniversary tea blend crafted by Mingwei Tsai of Nigiro, featuring South African botanical flavours such as rooibos, honeybush, mesquite, and apple.
Ticket information
Tickets for the daily shows, starting at 4 PM, are available for R995. Guests can purchase tickets via DinePlan. For more information or reservations, contact +27 21 483-1000 or email restaurantreservations.mnh@
