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Since its inception in 2011, Soweto Fashion Week has been a massive celebration of style. The Spring/Summer 2026 season took place from 5 to 7 November 2026 at the Soweto Theatre and 15 years of fashion truly came alive as fresh student designs and adorable little stars took over the runway.
On day two, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and the University of Johannesburg (UJ) each showcased 30 incredible looks. The students brought their A-game with everything from sparkly evening gowns to creative barrel-styled pants and structured tops.
Established designers also wowed the crowd, including Luthando Mbobo of Mbobo Movement. After making his debut in the Autumn/Winter season, his return with fresh patchwork and denim designs showed a huge step forward.
Luthando shared, "Every season is a chance to grow, but this one feels different. Since last year's show, Mbobo Movement picked up a nomination for Best Emerging Fashion Designer at the South Africa Fashion Awards and we took the brand into children's fashion at SA Kids Fashion Week. A lot has happened."
The one designer that stood out for me and left a lasting impression was 18-year-old Enhle Mbatha, who featured a super cute kids' range from Enhle Babes.
Watching the tiny models strut down the ramp with total confidence brought cuteness galore to the runway, reminding everyone how important it is to support young creators early on.
Enhle shared her journey, “It all started with sewing my dolls' clothes at age six, and at age 10 in 2018 I was discovered by SA media. Besides sewing dolls' clothes, I progressed to sewing my own clothes. Then kids in my neighbourhood loved my clothes and started ordering from me,” she reflects.
“The models that walked for me are my supporters. I train the young new models myself so it isn't difficult to work with them because they already know what I look for and have seen my past showcases on various platforms over the years,” Enhle adds.
Spotted among the audience were some famous faces, including legendary actress Clementine Mosiane and Inimba star Mpumie Khuzwayo, who came to support her colleague Nasiphi Ntabeni, famously known for her charismatic but chaotic role as Ntsiki on the show.
She made her debut on the runway for Precious Lulu Couture, who played with some leopard print in her collection, bringing bold and risqué back. The crowd chanted “Dabs” and “Ntsiki M” as she strutted her stuff.
The evening ended with Originally Kasified bringing serious swag and hip-hop vibes to the ramp. It was a wonderful night of fashion that had the crowd smiling and wanting to shop every single piece!
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