Cape Town – Tomorrow all eyes will be on Kenilworth racecourse, where this year’s "Sun Met celebrated with GH Mumm" will be taking place.
Punters, party-goers and fashionistas will all be gathering for a day of betting, entertainment and fashion for South Africa’s biggest horse racing event.
Right now, all fashionistas are eagerly waiting to see who will be wearing what.
It’s the first major fashion event of the year, so it will pretty much set the pace for the fashion year ahead.
With this year’s theme being “African Luxury: Precious Metals”, we look forward to seeing celebrities in outrageous outfits of gold, silver or copper in all their shimmering splendour.
We spoke to Mumm’s Master of Celebrations, Minnie Dlamini-Jones, as well as performing artists Lira and the guys from Mi Casa (who will be performing in the Glenlivet JazzTown marquee) about their take on this year’s theme.
Performing artist Lira
What do you think of this year’s theme, "African Luxury: Precious Metals"?
Lira: Well, part of our legacy is our mineral wealth. In wanting to find genuine South African themes, this could be very interestingly expressed. I can’t wait to see individuals’ interpretations.
J’Something (Mi Casa): I think this year’s theme is quite creative. When you think of precious metals, you think of silver and gold, and these are cool colours that can do well on fashion outfits. I think it’s gonna be fun.
How will you be interpreting the theme?
Minnie: I think gold and silver is definitely going to be the colour of the day. I really want to look effortless and easy, but of course bring the drama at the same time.
Lira: I wouldn’t want to reveal all my secrets. If fashion is your thing, you’ll have to come through and see for yourself.
Which precious metal would you describe yourself as?
J’Something (Mi Casa): I think I would describe Mi Casa as platinum. Platinum is premium and it's long lasting. Platinum is what our albums have been.
Who will be dressing you for the Met and can you give us a clue about what you would be wearing?
Minnie: I’ll be in Gert Johan Coetzee. We wanted to play around with the theme of precious metal. Liquid gold is the best way to describe it without giving too much away.
Lira: Not yet, but I always have to find a balance between practical and fashionable ideas for the stage. Wardrobe malfunctions tend to happen easier when you’re jumping around. I aim to be in the news for the right reasons.
Do you have any tips on what to and what not to wear at the Met?
Lira: My personal view is to keep it classy. One of my stage jokes is that we’re out here marketing the goods, not giving them away. Girlfriends, you know what I’m saying.
What style tips do you have for guys who plan on attending the Met?
Minnie: It’s the one event you can go all out, so do it! Go for it! It’s a long day, so try to not completely compromise comfort. However, my mother always says, “You suffer for beauty, my child.” A dramatic outfit looks amazing with toned-down, natural make-up and vice versa.
Mo-T (Mi Casa): Just to keep it simple and bring out your best metal of course, look fresh and also don’t try too hard.
What do you look forward to most at The Glenlivet JazzTown marquee this year?
Lira: This will be my first public performance of 2019 and I’m so happy it’s at The Glenlivet JazzTown marquee.