
<p><em>Jeunes créateurs</em>, a concept that came about in Paris in the 1970s, seems to be upon us again, with the emergence of an almost youthful, colorful and even playful flair in the way designers seem to be creating now. The shift arrives just in time for the festive season as luxe-lovers emerge out of prolonged lockdown and quarantine modes. A handful of African designers are catering to this newfound freedom with elaborate, cutting-edge collections set to stir a fashion frenzy.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>STYLIST</strong> <strong>AND COMPILED BY</strong> KEABETSWE MAFORA <br><meta charset="utf-8"><strong>ART DIRECTION: </strong>LUCY NKOSI <br><strong>PHOTOGRAPHY: </strong>KATLEGO MOKUBYANE; NEWKATZ STUDIO <br><strong>MAKE-UP: </strong>VANESSA UNAMACA; MAKOLEMADE BEAUTY<br><strong>LOCATION: </strong>THE HOUGHTON HOTEL – ROCKSTAR PENTHOUSE</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-melody-molale-digital-creator-and-luxury-lifestyle-enthusiast-south-africa">MELODY MOLALE &#8211; Digital creator and luxury lifestyle enthusiast, South Africa</h2>



<p>Port of LNG Emerald jewel dress<br>– <strong>ZAR33,000 / $2,161;</strong> Thomas Sabo Orange Stone Drop Earrings with Star –<strong>ZAR4,950 / $324; </strong>Thomas Sabo Large Stone cocktail ring – <strong>ZAR3,725 / $244;</strong> Rose gold watch: Bulova Ladies Diamond (Bella Luna) &#8211; <strong>ZAR5,840 / $382</strong></p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fezile-makhanya-actor-presenter-south-africa">FEZILE MAKHANYA &#8211; Actor/Presenter, South Africa</h2>



<p>Port of LNG Citrine Unorthodox Suit – <strong>ZAR30,000 / $1,963</strong>; Thomas Sabo Marble Obsidian Bead Bracelet – <strong>ZAR3,225 / $211;</strong> Thomas Sabo Two-Tone Beaded Bracelet–<strong> ZAR3,725 / $242;</strong> Brown Watch: GUESS Collection Gents Chronograph (Bella Luna) – <strong>ZAR8,999</strong> <strong>/ $589</strong></p>
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<p>Thebe Magugu Belted Contrast- Stitch Cotton Wraparound Jacket –<strong> ZAR19,700 / $1290;</strong> Thebe Magugu Contrast-Stitch Cotton Wide-Leg Trousers –<strong> ZAR8,437 / $552;</strong> Thomas Sabo Multicolored Wing Earrings – ZAR6,475 / $424; Thomas Sabo Multicolour Parrot Pendant – <strong>ZAR12,450 / $816</strong>; Plain Necklace <strong>– ZAR1,225 / $80</strong>; Europa Art (Schutz) –<strong> ZAR1,990 / $130</strong></p>



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<p>Port of LNG Emerald Double Breast Suit – <strong>ZAR28,000 / $1,834; </strong>Port of LNG Black Pleated Belt – <strong>ZAR10,000 / $655;</strong> Port of LNG White Shirt – <strong>ZAR3,000 / $196</strong>; Port of LNG Bow Tie – <strong>ZAR500 / $33</strong>; Europa Art Karl Desert-Green – <strong>ZAR3,290 / $215</strong></p>
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