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Fashion powerhouse or horse power: The best of style at Durban derby

The 2018 edition of the annual Vodacom Durban July (VDJ) spectacle was held at South Africa’s Durban, and like always, it was a chance for fashionistas and models to rub shoulders with the best in horse racing. With more than 50,000 visitors, it was a social event where South African celebrities came all dressed up in their finest to watch the race.

Updated on: Jul 17, 2018 3:10 PM IST

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The 2018 edition of the annual Vodacom Durban July (VDJ) spectacle was held at South Africa’s Durban, and like always, it was a chance for fashionistas and models to rub shoulders with the best in horse racing. With more than 50,000 visitors, it was a social event where South African celebrities came all dressed up in their finest to watch the race. (AFP)

Updated on Jul 17, 2018 3:10 PM

The 2018 edition of the annual Vodacom Durban July (VDJ) spectacle was held at South Africa’s Durban, and like always, it was a chance for fashionistas and models to rub shoulders with the best in horse racing. With more than 50,000 visitors, it was a social event where South African celebrities came all dressed up in their finest to watch the race. (AFP)

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The Durban July Handicap is a South African Thoroughbred horse race held annually on the first Saturday of July since 1897 at Greyville Racecourse in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Raced on turf, the Durban July Handicap is open to horses of all ages. (AFP)

Updated on Jul 17, 2018 3:10 PM

The Durban July Handicap is a South African Thoroughbred horse race held annually on the first Saturday of July since 1897 at Greyville Racecourse in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Raced on turf, the Durban July Handicap is open to horses of all ages. (AFP)

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A global event where fashion too plays a big part, this year’s fashion theme was, ‘It is Time’. Like the main ticket event, the fashion spectacle too turned heads with designers interpreting the theme in their own ways. (AFP)

Updated on Jul 17, 2018 3:10 PM

A global event where fashion too plays a big part, this year’s fashion theme was, ‘It is Time’. Like the main ticket event, the fashion spectacle too turned heads with designers interpreting the theme in their own ways. (AFP)

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In its 122nd year now, the Durban July is billed as Africa’s greatest horseracing events. (AFP)

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In its 122nd year now, the Durban July is billed as Africa’s greatest horseracing events. (AFP)

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The fashion shows were dominated by local designers. The race attracts close to 100,000 spectators. (AFP)

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The fashion shows were dominated by local designers. The race attracts close to 100,000 spectators. (AFP)

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An albino model presents a creation by a local designers during the fashion show. (AFP)

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An albino model presents a creation by a local designers during the fashion show. (AFP)

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Models experimented with headgears and different colour palettes during the derby. (AFP)

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Models experimented with headgears and different colour palettes during the derby. (AFP)

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A One of the most sought after social calendars for South Africans, every year thousands come to Durban’s Greyville Racecourse, to get a glimpse of both horses and extravagant outfits. (AFP)

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A One of the most sought after social calendars for South Africans, every year thousands come to Durban’s Greyville Racecourse, to get a glimpse of both horses and extravagant outfits. (AFP)

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Women present creations by local designers during a fashion show during this year’s edition. (AFP)

Updated on Jul 17, 2018 3:10 PM

Women present creations by local designers during a fashion show during this year’s edition. (AFP)

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