SA Style Awards to bring colour to the world

For its 25th run, the SA Style Awards is evolving with the times.

“The world is our canvas and we can colour it in a thousand different ways.”

Partnering with Peroni Nastro Azzurro to elevate the platform that has always honoured individuals across various industries, the awards have pivoted in its format and celebration style while still celebrating those who have become powerful vehicles for change around the world.   

On Sunday, November 21, the SA Style Awards were celebrated with an intimate judges dinner, hosted by Peroni Nastro Azzurro, in the heart of Hyde Park. Commencing with artful aperitivo in the Zebra Square Gallery, guests were elevated to the Southern Sun, Hyde Park Hotel pool deck, where they experienced a stylish, socially distanced candlelit dinner, painted with the vibrant palette of past winners, judges, friends of the brand and esteemed members of the media.

Hosted by media personality, Taryn Louch, with a colourful insert from celebrated fashion designer, Gert-Johan Coetzee, guests enjoyed an Italian inspired menu and danced the night away to the sounds of Lalla Hirayama and Naked DJ on the decks and Peroni Nastro Azzurro bottles in hand. 

Guests included the honourable Minister of Justice and Correstional Services, Ronald Lamola, award winning singer Lira, media personality Boity, actresses Mampho Brescia and Terry Pheto, newlyweds Tamaryn Green and Ze Nxumalo, Leeann Liebenberg and Nicky van der Walt, fashionista Aspasia Karras, designer Thebe Magugu, businesswoman Johanna Mukoki, Vicky Crease, Kim Jayde and Tshepi Vundla, among others.

Just as the platform has evolved, so too has the mechanism of nomination and judging, and esteemed sponsors and judges nominated the individuals they feel are changing the shape and shade of the future, with a secret ballot across eleven categories, uniting in a global search for South Africa’s most stylish innovators, creators and contributors.

Judges were encouraged to nominate individuals who they believe have evolved creatively as the landscape has changed, fuelled by their their need and want to colour the world their way.

From young South Africans forging their African footprint abroad, to professionals pioneering colourful ideas; from brilliant creative minds using their passion to paint their dreams, to fearless females who are changing the business landscape across major South African markets; the awards celebrate style and business innovators, who continue to elevate the benchmark for ingenuity, excellence and innovation. 

Now that the ballots are in, after a period of deliberation, the twenty-fifth installment of The South African Style Awards will be celebrated with a colourful affair in February 2022. 

The exclusive equivalent of South Africa’s Met Gala, the 2022 awards will roll out the colourful carpet, hosted by Taryn Louch, with the theme of “Colour My World,” and welcome individuals dressed in vibrant hues of the rainbow, making vibrant style statements across the board.

From Most Innovative Style to Most Stylish Business Person, from Most Stylish Media Personality to Most Stylish Model; from the Most Stylish Performing Artist in Film or TV to the Most Stylish Performing Artist in Music, from the Most Stylish Designer – Interior or Fashion to the Most Stylish Couple; from The Next Big Thing to the Most Stylish SA Icon, the prestige of The South African Style Awards pay tribute to South Africans who possess the passion and flair to make their dreams possible, and who continue to colour and elevate their industries.