South African Fashion Week (SAFW) is back in Johannesburg this week with its Autumn/Winter 2027 (AW27) collections. Shows run from Tuesday, 20 October to Sunday, 25 October 2026 at The Forum, Hyde Park Corner.
Over six days, established names and new talent will show the looks heading to local rails next winter. This season also includes a ballet collaboration and a first for South African football: Orlando Pirates are taking to the runway.
South African Fashion Week At A Glance
- Dates: 20 to 25 October 2026
- Venue: The Forum, Hyde Park Corner, Johannesburg
- Season: Autumn/Winter 2027 collections
- Tickets: Quicket
- Highlights: the Pierre Cardin Young Designers Award, Gert-Johan Coetzee, Black Coffee with Joburg Ballet, the New Talent Search 2026 and Orlando Pirates’ “Field to Fashion” show
What Does “Autumn/Winter 2027” Mean?
Fashion weeks show collections a season or more ahead, so buyers, retailers and media can see and order what will be in stores later. The AW27 collections on the runway this week are designed for autumn and winter 2027. That makes SAFW a chance to see South Africa’s cold-weather fashion trends months before anyone else.
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SA Fashion Week AW27 Schedule
These details come from SAFW’s official AW27 programme. Times are shown as doors, then show start (for example, “19:00 for 20:00”).
Day 1: Tuesday, 20 October
- 19:00 for 20:00: Pierre Cardin Fashion Show and Young Designers Award
Day 2: Wednesday, 21 October
- 14:30 for 15:00: Gert-Johan Coetzee
Day 3: Thursday, 22 October
- 19:00 for 20:00: Black Coffee, in collaboration with Joburg Ballet
- Also on the programme: Sober Design House, the New Talent Search 2026 powered by JC Le Roux, Zour, Martin John Steenkamp, Blackfaces Apparel, Ntwana and Michael Peter Reid
Day 4: Friday, 23 October
- Collections: Colleen Eitzen, Fundudzi by Craig Jacobs, Irene Makhavhu Designs, Dali Ngcebetsha and Thabo Makhetha
- Off-site, by invitation only: David Tlale presents “The Intern by DT”
Day 5: Saturday, 24 October
- Afternoon: Nu Metro Hyde Park presents Helon Melon
- Also on the programme: Emelia D, Insyd/OWT Creatives and Anunes
- 20:30 for 21:30: Orlando Pirates, “Field to Fashion”
Day 6: Sunday, 25 October
- 20:30 for 21:30: Ephymol, introducing “the new Jeanneration”
Highlights To Watch
Orlando Pirates Take The Runway
In a first for a South African football club at SAFW, the reigning league champions will present “Field to Fashion” on Saturday, 24 October. SA Fashion Week describes it as “a collision of Buccaneers energy, street culture, and crafted SA design”. Pirates have worked with fashion before, including a seasonal jersey with designer Thebe Magugu, but this is their first appearance at SAFW.
Black Coffee x Joburg Ballet
Black Coffee, one of South Africa’s longest-running fashion labels, teams up with Joburg Ballet on Thursday night. The show brings dance and design together on the runway.
Gert-Johan Coetzee
Known for his dramatic red-carpet gowns, Gert-Johan Coetzee is the only show on Wednesday afternoon.
David Tlale
One of South Africa’s best-known designers, David Tlale presents “The Intern by DT” at an off-site, invitation-only show on Friday.
New Talent Search 2026
SAFW has run the New Talent Search since 1998. It’s open to young South African womenswear designers who have been in business for less than 10 years, and it has launched many local careers. This season’s competition is powered by JC Le Roux.
Ephymol Closes The Week
Ephymol closes AW27 on Sunday night with a denim-themed show titled “the new Jeanneration”.
About South African Fashion Week
South African Fashion Week has been showcasing local designers for almost three decades. It has become the country’s leading platform for designers to reach buyers, media and the public. Shows now take place at The Forum at Hyde Park Corner, which has been SAFW’s home since 2025. SAFW’s partners include Pierre Cardin, JC Le Roux and Nu Metro, and it promotes responsible fashion and a sustainable future for local design.
Planning Your Visit
- Book ahead. Tickets are sold on Quicket, and popular evening shows can sell out.
- Arrive at the “doors” time. Shows start soon after the doors time listed in the programme.
- Check the official programme at safashionweek.co.za for any last-minute changes.
- Getting there: Hyde Park Corner is on Jan Smuts Avenue. The nearest Gautrain station is Rosebank, and the RB4 Hyde Park feeder bus runs on weekdays. Evening shows finish after the last Gautrain trains, so plan e-hailing or a lift home.
- Dress the part. Fashion week is a chance to show off your own style.
Frequently Asked Questions
When Is SA Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2027?
SA Fashion Week AW27 runs from 20 to 25 October 2026.
Where Is SA Fashion Week Being Held?
At The Forum, Hyde Park Corner, in Johannesburg.
How Do I Buy Tickets For SA Fashion Week?
Tickets are available on Quicket through the “Get Your Tickets” link on safashionweek.co.za.
When Is The Orlando Pirates Fashion Show?
Orlando Pirates present “Field to Fashion” on Saturday, 24 October 2026. Doors open at 20:30, and the show starts at 21:30.
Which Designers Are Showing At SA Fashion Week AW27?
Designers include Gert-Johan Coetzee, Black Coffee, Sober Design House, Zour, Martin John Steenkamp, Ntwana, Michael Peter Reid, Colleen Eitzen, Fundudzi by Craig Jacobs, Irene Makhavhu Designs, Dali Ngcebetsha, Thabo Makhetha, Helon Melon, Emelia D, Anunes and Ephymol. Pierre Cardin and David Tlale also have shows.
