Miss SA Mia le Roux To Walk The Runway At Cape Town Fashion Week

Miss South Africa to reveal Miss Universe national costume at Cape Town Fashion Week: The Edit SS24

Miss South Africa, Mia le Roux, will reveal her Miss Universe national costume and other evening gowns that she would have worn at the pageant, when she walks the runway at Cape Town Fashion Week (CTFW): The Edit Spring Summer 24.

CTFW – a landmark event in the African fashion calendar and presented by Africa Fashion International (AFI) – takes place on November 29 and 30 at the Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Racecourse and features top designers from South Africa and the African continent.

AFI is the official fashion sponsor for Miss South Africa 2024, both under the Motsepe Group of Companies.

Le Roux was forced to withdraw from the Miss Universe competition earlier this month, as she was about to reveal her national costume on stage in Mexico, due to severe vertigo which required medical intervention.

She says she is delighted that South Africans will get to see the outfits:

“I am so excited to announce that I will be showcasing my national costume and one of my evening gowns at Cape Town Fashion Week. Countless of hours of work went into these two one-of-a-kind, magnificent pieces and I cannot wait to wear them proudly and share them with the rest of the world as well as the story behind them!”

Her views were echoed by Stephanie Weil, CEO of Miss South Africa Organisation:

“We are thrilled that we will be able to reveal this year’s national costume on such an iconic stage as CTFW and on South African home soil. It is a gorgeous ensemble and we are delighted that South Africans will get to see what she would have worn to represent the country at the Miss Universe event in Mexico. The past month has been challenging but Mia has once again demonstrated her ability to triumph over any setbacks. We are extremely proud of her.”

Says Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe, Founder and Executive Chair of Africa Fashion International:

“We are proud to support Mia Le Roux and showcase her breathtaking national costume at Cape Town Fashion Week: The Edit SS24. This masterpiece, in collaboration with Esther Mahlangu, was brought to life by the talented artisans and designers of the AFI Atelier, under the tutelage of AFI Creative designer and industry expert, Gavin Rajah. It reflects over 150 hours of meticulous craftsmanship. Each crystal and bead celebrates the rich cultural heritage of South Africa. We are committed to honouring African talent and creativity, and this collaboration is a testament to that vision. Despite the challenges Mia has faced, her resilience and grace continue to inspire, and we are honoured to provide a platform for her to share her story and this stunning design with the world.”

Le Roux will make her appearance on Saturday, November 30 at 13h00, ahead of the exclusive AFI PRIVÉ show where visitors can experience the essence of sophistication with the PRIVÉ collection. Specially created and tailored merchandise will be available exclusively through AFI, making this show a must-see for those who appreciate timeless elegance and exclusivity.

Tickets are available for each of the shows and there is also an all-day pass available for Saturday. Book at Quicket.

Miss South Africa is presented by Weil Entertainment in association with Sun International. SABC3 is the official broadcast partner.