Cruz Vodka's quiet luxury party launches SA Fashion Week SS25
The South African Fashion Week SS25 kicks off, this Thursday in Johannesburg and before the stunning collections being revealed Cruz Vodka kicked things off with a little razzle.
Quiet luxury was the theme for the Cruz Vodka fashion week opening party, allowing guests to tap into their inner creativity.
Newlywed former Miss South Africa Natasha Vermaak (née Joubert) was glowing, looking radiant from her travels Mauritius and Cape Town.
Vermaak wore a playful gold dress, with a shirt and tie and the top by RethaN. 'They say high fashion, you can wear anything,' joked Vermaak.
The TV presenter explained that she put together her outfit last minute after mixing up the dates but loved the entire outcome and confidently wore it.
Vermaak was not the only person who slayed in RethaN, digital creator K Naomi wore a black and white playful dress. Both ladies, elegantly pulled off their looks.
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