The SA Style Awards, founded and co-ordinated by publicist Jillian Grogor, has become one of the most prestigious occasions on our fashion and social calendar. It is dedicated to finding South Africa's fashion makers and trendsetters who bear this label of ‘stylish’ with such unmistakable panache and good taste. Over the years we have showcased the glamour, success and unmistakable sense of style of some of SA’s most stylish personalities. Alexandra Avgitidis from neofundi is one of the judges.

The Sponsors
Now in its 16th year, the event has gained support from blue chip sponsors such as Tsogo Sun, Jameson Reserve, Givenchy, Brutal Fruit, Carlton Hair International, Nina Jarebrink, Tiger of Sweden, Ordning & Reda, True Religion, Preview Shoes, Butterfly Twist, Mumm Champagne, Ashbourne and Hamilton Russell Wine Estates. The sponsors of these prestigious fashion awards have all recognized that the event has emerged as a great platform and growing force in the market place.

The Awards
This year’s awards will take place on 25th November with a dazzling red carpet event and champagne reception, followed by a dinner and entertainment at the Tsogo Southern Sun Hyde Park Hotel on the lifestyle level overlooking JHB with breathtaking views. Every year our sponsors and judges unite in the search for South Africa’s most stylish people.

The Judges
The judges are handpicked from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban and are asked to nominate two people whom they believe to be outstandingly stylish in nine different categories – the wild, the wonderful, the fantastic, the faces plus tomorrow’s stars and last year’s trendsetters. 

The Winners
Our adjuratory panel of judges in the following Ten categories nominates our style award winners:

1. Most Innovative Style - Lalla Hirayama - sponsored by Grazia Magazine

2. Most Stylish Performing Artist (Film) Bonnie Henna – Sponsored by Glamour Magazine

3. Most Stylish Performing Artist (Music) Toya De Lazy

4. Most Stylish Model - Gregg Hammond

5. Most Stylish Designer - Suzaan Heyns

6. Most Stylish Media Personality - Anele Mdoda

7. Most Stylish Couple Arthur Malan

8. Most Stylish Business Person (Sponsored by Wanted/Business Day & Jameson Reserve)      Ningi Mhinga

9. Style Icon - Cameron Van Der Burgh

10. Marie Claire Street Style - Funeka Ngwevela

Join the Glamour, Glitter, Gossip and step out in style and witness South Africa's stars live on the red carpet in Hyde Park Corner at 6pm.