ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA INVITATION: DURBAN FASHION FAIR MARKS 15-YEAR LEGACY WITH THREE-DAY SHOWCASE
Members of the media are invited to cover the 2026 Durban Fashion Fair (DFF), taking place from 16 to 18 September at the Durban Exhibition Centre, as the annual showcase marks 15 years of nurturing fashion talent and creating opportunities for designers under the theme "Where Legacy Lives."
For 15 years, the Durban Fashion Fair has provided a platform for emerging and established designers to showcase their creativity, grow their brands and contribute to the local fashion industry.
This milestone edition will celebrate that legacy while shining a spotlight on the next generation of fashion talent.
The three-day spectacular will feature approximately 84 designers from across South Africa and beyond, including local favourites as well as designers from Zimbabwe, Namibia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Botswana, Seychelles, Cape Town and Johannesburg, alongside graduates from the Class of 2026 DFF mentee programme.
The deadline to RSVP closes on Monday, 14 September.
Media are urged to RSVP timeously to ensure accreditation.
Dates: 16 to 18 September 2026
Time: First show at 18:00, last show at 21:00
Venue: Durban Exhibition Centre
RSVP: Email both kwanda.zondi@durban.gov.za and rhulani.baloyi@durban.gov.za
NB: In your RSVP, kindly indicate which shows you plan to attend. Seating is limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
ENDS
Issued by: eThekwini Municipality's Marketing and Communications Directorate
