Somizi Mhlongo Set to Showcase His First Runway Show: "I'm Bold and Brave"
- Media personality Somizi Mhlongo keeps reinventing himself, and this time it's as a women's clothing designer
- The former Idols SA judge will showcase his new fashion line at the Durban Fashion Fair on 19 September 2025
- His previous line, Sompire Kids, went on to achieve global recognition when it was featured at the prestigious New York Fashion Week
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Somizi Mhlongo can soon add Runway Extroadinaire to his extensive resume.
The media personality recently shared on Instagram that he will showcase his first collection at the upcoming Durban Fashion Fair (DFF). The DFF is a three-day fashion extravaganza that showcases some of the top designers in the country.
"10 days to my first runway show," he captioned the post. "To say I’m super proud of myself is an understatement. Hayi shem, I’m BOLD and BRAVE. See you at @dbnfashion_fair."
The 52-year-old will launch his Sompire Femme collection on Friday, 19 September, at the event's grand finale.
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Somizi told IOL that debuting his collection in Durban is extra special because it ties into his roots.
He says his "umbilical cord" is in KwaZulu-Natal.
Somizi's late father, Ndaba Mhlongo's family live in KwaMashu, and Somizi says participating in the DFF is an honour.
"I told myself, if I were to showcase anywhere for the first time, it had to be at DFF. One, it’s home. Two, I have history with the brand. And three, DFF has positively impacted so many local designers."
Mzansi reacts positively
Fans were excited about Somizi's new venture and celebrated the star's exciting news.
Carol Tembo wrote:
"You have been evolving forever, and this is you in your element. From your aerobics, dance, cooking, and now designing. You do it all so effortlessly, and one can learn from you how continuous learning can bring out all these talents and more."
madlamini_zizielihle added:
"God did 🙌👌👏🍾🥂 You are beyond amazing SomSom. Congratulations 🥂🍾👏💐"
Even his celebrity friends showed love in the comments.
Sbahle Mpisane said:
"We are proud of you ❤️👏👏👏"
DJ Zinhle commented:
"You’re IT!🔥"
Somizi Mhlongo is sew into fashion!
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It's not his first brush with fashion. The former Idols SA judge launched Sompire Kids in 2023.
The children's clothing line uses the slogan, "Brave enough to be yourself," and was created to encourage self-expression in kids.
It has gone on to achieve international recognition. Earlier this year, Sompire Kids made a surprise debut at New York Fashion Week, one of the world's most prestigious fashion stages.
Somizi shared pictures of the occasion on Instagram and wrote that even he was caught off guard by the feature.
But success in the kids' clothing space isn't enough for the Villioti Fashion Institute graduate. He says he's always dreamed of designing for women. His new clothing line is that dream realised.
He describes it as a mix of ready-to-wear and couture. His collection is inspired by this year's DFF theme, The Awakening.
"I dedicate this line to Amandlozi akithi — my ancestors," he said.
Fashion world mourns the loss of an icon
In an earlier report, Briefly News shared tributes that poured in for fashion icon Giorgio Armani after he died aged 91 on 4 September 2025.
The Italian designer founded the brand in 1975 with his late partner, Sergio Galeotti.
Armani died at his home in Milan, surrounded by loved ones.
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