The Heritage Fashion Show 2025 at Tatham Art Gallery, Pietermaritzburg, celebrates children, culture, and creativity. This event empowers young models, designers, and artists while inviting sponsors and partners to be part of a growing annual tradition.
Heritage Fashion Show Celebrating Talent, Heritage, and Community
The Heritage Fashion Show 2025 marks a new chapter in South Africa’s fashion and arts calendar. Taking place on Saturday, 27 September 2025 at the Tatham Art Gallery in Pietermaritzburg, this exciting event is hosted by Brenda Nomusa Molefe, owner of Star Model and Talent Management.
For Molefe, the show is more than just a runway — it’s a dream come true. Having worked with international fashion brands across Africa, she has long envisioned creating an inclusive platform where children and young people can showcase their talents in modelling, fashion, music, and the arts. Now, in the heart of heritage month, her vision comes alive.
Inspiration Behind the Heritage Fashion Show
Although Star Model and Talent Management has previously hosted successful fashion shows in Gauteng, this will be the agency’s first children’s fashion show and the first event in KwaZulu-Natal.
Molefe draws inspiration from her time as a guest speaker and contributor to International Heritage Children’s Fashion Shows across Africa. Her participation in workshops, sponsorships, and model development has given her the experience to bring this initiative home to KZN.
She shares an inspired thought rooted in the IsiZulu saying:
“Ligotshwa lisemanzi” – “It is shaped while it is still wet.”
“It is important to nurture talent and instil lessons while children are young and impressionable. The Heritage Fashion Show is about creating opportunities, building confidence, and offering the next generation a platform to grow in the arts and fashion industries.”
Brenda Nomusa Molefe
What to Expect at the Heritage Fashion Show
The event promises more than just fashion — it is designed to be a holistic cultural celebration for children, parents, designers, and guests.
- Fashion Showcase: Local and international designers will present unique collections.
- Performances: Artists including Afronovah and AIRMAX the DJ will entertain the crowd.
- Empowerment Sessions: Parents will receive guidance on how to support their children in the modelling industry.
- Inclusive Participation: From petite to plus-size models, as well as children living with disabilities, the show creates a space for everyone.
- Community Engagement: Businesses and creatives from diverse industries will collaborate to uplift young talent.
The Children Who Benefit
Unlike traditional modelling agencies that come with hefty fees, the Heritage Fashion Show is open to all children who love modelling or dream of exploring the arts. Participants include:
- Beginners and experienced child models.
- Plus-size models and those often excluded from mainstream platforms.
- Children living with disabilities, offered equal opportunity to shine.
This inclusive approach ensures the event not only celebrates fashion but also fosters confidence, diversity, and empowerment.
Featured Designers and Artists
The Heritage Fashion Show 2025 brings together a diverse group of creatives, from young students to international designers.
Also set to participate in this event is Zambian-born fashion innovator, Shadreck Mwewa Handsen (Designer Handsen) who has taken African design to global platforms. With his bold prints, intricate beadwork, and a sustainable ethos, Handsen’s work has been showcased internationally, including in the Made in Africa MTV Fashion Show Series (2022).
Models will also strut the catwalk in designs by Ungadoeki & GKJ Designs who are specialists in striking doeks and branding fashion. Another talent showcasing her work will be Nokuphila Designs and to ensure that all the models feel confident and stage-ready, they will receive pamper and glam sessions by Sole Therapy and Lux Beauty by Sole Therapy.
Why the Venue Matters: Tatham Art Gallery
Located in the heart of Pietermaritzburg, the Tatham Art Gallery is one of South Africa’s leading art museums. With a rich history dating back to 1903, the gallery provides a cultural setting that perfectly complements the vision of the Heritage Fashion Show — blending art, heritage, and creativity under one roof.
Sponsorship and Partnership Opportunities
To make the Heritage Fashion Show a long-term success, the organizers are inviting sponsors and partners to get involved. Current needs include:
- Financial sponsorships – Covering accommodation and meals for out-of-town models and designers.
- Media partnerships – Photographers, videographers, and press coverage.
- Kid-friendly suppliers – Props, decorations, and gifts for participants.
- Businesses – Gift vouchers or prizes for children and families.
- Transport support – Shuttle services between venues and accommodation.
- Influencers – To amplify the event across digital platforms.
This is not just an investment in fashion — it’s an investment in youth development, local tourism, and cultural exchange.
Event Details and Tickets
- 📅 Date: Saturday, 27 September 2025
- 📍 Venue: Tatham Art Gallery, Pietermaritzburg
- 🎟 Tickets:
- Adults: R180
- Kids (11 and under): R90
- Pensioners & children under 5: Free (limited availability)
- Family special (2 adults + 2 kids): R450
Booking Links:
Contact Information
For sponsorships, participation, or more details:
📞 Brenda Nomusa Molefe – 076 510 0800
📧 [email protected]
Looking Ahead
The Heritage Fashion Show 2025 is more than a one-day event — it is the beginning of an annual tradition. With requests already coming from Cape Town and Gauteng, Brenda Molefe envisions the event growing into a national platform that not only showcases African fashion but also empowers children, families, and communities across the country.
As Molefe says:
“When you nurture passion, more opportunities follow. The Heritage Fashion Show is about creating space for dreams to grow.”
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