Influencer Dresses in Iconic South African Kitchen Item for Durban July’s “Marvels of Mzansi”

• South African influencer Jessica van Heerden had an interesting interpretation of the Durban July 2025 theme, "Marvels of Mzansi"
• Jessica van Heerden attended the Durban July with her husband, and they matched in outfits that left many cackling
• Online users were thoroughly amused by the spectacle that Jessica van Heerden and her husband put on at the 2025 Durban July

The Durban July was filled with interesting looks inspired by the "Marvels of Mzansi" theme. Jessica van Heerden was one of the attendees at the horse racing event who dressed to stand out.

Influencer and beauty guru Jessica van Heerden nailed her depiction of South African culture with a beautifully designed dress. Jessica van Heerden had online users fascinated with her polarising look.

Jessica van Heerden stepped out in her best with her husband by her side for the Durban July dressed in fabric that looked familiar to most South Africans. The influencer interpreted "Marvels of Mzansi" to include iconic South African kitchen items as she designed her dress around a classic checked dish towel. Jessica looked stunning in the dress that matched her husband's jacket in the same dish towel textiles.

Durban July outfits leave SA abuzz

Online users shared their honest thoughts on some of the ensembles celebrities wore to the Durban July. Mihlali and Somizi's outfits received a flood of honest reviews from netizens. Somizi stood out with three looks that he put together for the Durban July. One of the ensembles was lovingly dedicated to his late mother, and many fans appreciated the storytelling element in his outfits.

South Africa discusses Durban July dish towel dress

People had a lot to say about the dress Jessica wore. Netizens were amused by the unique interpretation she delivered for the Durban July. Many agreed that the dish towel would be found in most South African households. See Jessica's Durban July outfit below:

@TakatsoLisbeth said:

"They made it look cute."

@iNtombazana wrote:

"This is incredible, I hope it doesn’t turn against her here on X. 🥲"

@24hoursofafairy commented:

"Who are they? This is so cute omg."

@Ladylux29753459 wrote:

"I love Jess's dress! I agree that Bren could have opted for white shirt and pants. People are being too much with the "meaning" of this fit... besides the dish cloth, I thought of the "umhlaba ungehlule" bag."

@ZondiNandile added:

"Nah, the dress ate. In fact it wiped the table and left no crumbs 😻😻😻 "

@LwandoZinto was impressed:

"And this is definitely a horse racing kind of dress. Doesn’t seem uncomfortable"

@PhahlaneLindiwe loved the idea:

"This is actually true there’s no household that doesn’t have this type of dishcloth."

@khuliso_Neelsreflected:

"I don’t hate this idea if it done in a stylish way."

@mdingi_lumka cheereD:

"Nice vadoek dress, I’ll rock this one for sure🤞🏾"

Sarah Langa dresses as Skhothane for Durban July

Briefly News previously reported that Sarah Langa was one of the celebrities who made a statement at the Durban July. Guests were instructed to dress their best in line with the "Marvels of Mzansi" theme.

Sarah Langa stood out with her unique look, which referenced an iconic South African phenomenon. People were raving about the media personality's creative take on the Durban July.

People made videos praising Sarah for her amazing look for Durban July. Many said that her outfit would have been perfect for Tyla, who attended the 2025 Met Gala. Netizens felt that Sarah's outfit would have fit the 2025 Met Gala theme, which was"Superfine: Tailoring Black Style". Read

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Source: Briefly News