Csquared Style Guide: How to Rock Durban July in Style
On the first Saturday of July at Greyville Racecourse in Durban South Africans gather to watch the best thoroughbreds storm down the home straight to the finish of the R3 million, Grade 1 Vodacom Durban July.
However its not just about the horses, its about fashion too. Durban July is well known for its creative fashion. Its a day to let your hair down and show off your creativity in an eye-catching outfit for the big day. Each year a theme is announced and racegoers are encouraged to put together garments for raceday that add to the special occasion
This years theme is "A Material World?"
So what does this mean for those attending? What look should you be going for not only to match the theme but also stand out from the crowd? We at Csquared have a few stylin' tips to help you.
Image:Fiebre De Bolsos Y Joyas
For this theme going green would be the obvious choice. Whats great about green is that it adds a great deal of pop and contrast to just about any other color that it’s put up against.
Csquared Menswear Green Shorts Suit avail at Markham & Stuttafords
If you are afraid to go all green, add subtle hints of it to your outfit for example with a pocket square or wear green shoes to add a pop of colour to your outfit.
One of the biggest trends at the moment is checks and patterns. Wearing checks lends a sophisticated look for men but it is also a great way to add versatility since checks can be mixed and matched in different ways and can be flaunted through different garment pieces thrown together.
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Not sure how to style your patterns and checks, check out Csquared style tips on how to wear checks and patterns this season here.
Don't feel that because there is a theme you have to stick to it. Be a risk taker and think beyond the theme. An event like Durban July that is synonymous with fashion demands you make a statement and look good doing it to by daring to be different.
Incorporating velvet into your look adds flair to an otherwise straightforward outfit. The luxe look and feel of velvet makes it the ulitmate statement piece for Durban July.
Csquared Double Breasted Velvet Coat & Bow Tie avail at Markham & Stuttafords
The ultimate style risk taker will always use color to stand out. Go bright, go bold. Pick a shirt with a striking color. The added pop of colour underneath your jacket will be an unexpected surprise.
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Afraid to go bright? Let your accessories do the talking:
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For the fashionista who aims to stand out in front of the massive crowd on race day: are encouraged by me, not to take the theme too literally! Rather look objectively at the theme, and draw inspiration from current fashion trends locally and abroad. Sophistication, with a little bit of an edgy twist and glamour are the guidelines I offer.
“The theme is set to sustain the wonderful energy of A Material World?" so push the boundaries of fabrication and construction as a way of being clever and incorporating old recycled fabrics and accessories for an updated race day ensemble.
Go beyond the obvious!! Make it exciting, but comfortable. After all you are going to be wearing this outfit the whole day and be partying the night away.
A strong misconception is that an elaborate design is more interesting – sometimes less is more, but on saying that more can be good on a day like this! - Wayne Govender, Csquared Designer
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