This November, Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town, returns with Confections x Collections, the highly anticipated annual celebration of slow African fashion.
Curated by Twyg, CxC welcomes guests to witness an expression of slow African fashion. Now in its fourth edition of CxC (6-8 November), this year’s theme, ‘Our Homecoming’, draws inspiration from the continent’s iconic textiles that embody culture, identity, and community. Honouring the past while shaping the future, CxC 2025 presents a modern vision of African luxury – one that is ethical, locally made and full of meaning. Four pioneering African designers will present collections that reinterpret heritage, craftsmanship, and culture, adding their voices to the global conversation on responsible fashion.
Over three days, Mount Nelson’s elegant halls and lush gardens, set in the heart of Cape Town, will come alive with thematic fashion shows.
This year’s edition spotlights four visionary designers: Shelley Mokoena of Connade, Anil Padia of Yoshita 1967, Luke Radloff of UNI FORM, and Laduma Ngxokolo of MaXhosa Africa.
Connade
Shelley Mokoena of Connade was recently selected to show at Milan Fashion Week. Her work channels nature, African heritage and architectural form into sculptural womenswear.
Yoshita 1967
From ‘Temple Road,’ Yoshita 1967’s first formal collection. DOP Fred Odede
Trained in Paris, Kenyan designer Anil Padia of Yoshita 1967 draws on his Indo-Kenyan roots to craft intricate, ritual-inspired pieces that celebrate femininity and cultural fusion.
See more on the Yoshita 1967 website
UNI FORM
‘Communion’ AW24 shot for the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation residency prize. Photo by Raquel Franco
South African designer Luke Radloff of UNI FORM brings a modernist lens to indigenous techniques, from handwoven cottons to knitted mohair, creating modular pieces that honour artisanal traditions while pushing African fashion onto the global stage.
Read how Luke Radloff of UNI FORM considers the future in his design decisions
MaXhosa Africa at Confections x Collections 2024. Photo by Lunghelo Mlati
Returning designer Laduma Ngxokolo of MaXhosa Africa has been awarded internationally for his vibrant knitwear which translates the symbols, colours, and aesthetics of Xhosa heritage.
Read how MaXhosa Africa defies quiet luxury to be true to its African roots
CxC will unfold through one narrative-driven act per day, each an immersive moment brought to life through curated tablescapes and an unforgettable journey into flavour, fashion, and colour. A bespoke culinary experience accompanies each presentation, reimagining the hotel’s iconic Afternoon Tea for guests to savour, masterfully crafted by Mount Nelson’s Executive Sous Chef, Vicky Gurovich.
“We’re excited to build on Mount Nelson’s distinct legacy through ‘Confections x Collections’, one that welcomes today’s African creative leaders and future innovators to the joyful home of Cape Town,” says Patrick Fisher, General Manager of Mount Nelson. “CxC honours Belmond’s commitment to spotlighting the continent’s talent with the kind of hospitality for which Mount Nelson is famous.”
Confectionary inspired by the Lagos Space Programme collection at CxC 2024. Photo by Nicole Landman
6th November 2025 – Anil Padia of Yoshita 1967 & Shelley Mokoena of Connade
7th November 2025 – Luke Radloff of UNI FORM
8th November 2025 – Laduma Ngxokolo of MaXhosa Africa
Tickets to each act are now available to purchase at ZAR995. For reservations and more information, please contact +27 21 483-100 or email restaurantreservations.mnh@belmond.com.
Items from the presented CxC collections will be on display at AKJP concept store on nearby Kloof Street during the three-day fashion showcase.
- Feature image of Lukhanyo Mdingi’s collection at 2024 CxC, by Paige Fiddes
