Bonang Matheba's 2016 Look With Law Roach Resurfaces After Kim Kardashian Stylist News

Bonang Matheba's 2016 Look With Law Roach Resurfaces After Kim Kardashian Stylist News

  • A throwback photo of Bonang Matheba styled by Law Roach in 2016 resurfaced on X, reigniting talk about the media personality's fashion credentials
  • The post went viral after Law Roach was announced as Kim Kardashian's new stylist, with fans insisting Bonang was ahead of her time
  • Bonang herself responded to the viral post, and fans flooded the comments with reactions about her long-standing status as a style icon
Roach styled Bonang for the 2016 Metro FM Music Awards, where she hosted the ceremony and wore several high-fashion looks
Bonang’s 2016 fashion moments have resurfaced after Law Roach recently made headlines for his work with Kim Kardashian. Image: Bonang Matheba, Gilbert Flores/Variety
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A decade-old photo of Bonang Matheba wearing a look put together by celebrity stylist Law Roach has gone viral on X, and the timing could not have been more pointed. The throwback image resurfaced this week after news broke that Law Roach had taken on Kim Kardashian as a new styling client.

X user @AdvKindness shared the 2016 snap, writing:

"Bonang Matheba styled by Law Roach in 2016. Queen B has forever been ahead of her time."

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Bonang Matheba, never one to let a moment pass her by, reposted the tribute with a playful response:

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"Let em know! ☺️☺️☺️😂 Thank you 🥹"

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Bonang's long history with Law Roach

The resurfaced photo positions Bonang as someone who was working with one of fashion's most in-demand stylists long before he became a household name globally. Roach, who has dressed icons including Zendaya and Celine Dion over the years, is now at the centre of mainstream fashion conversation following his partnership with Kardashian.

For South African fans, the photo serves as a reminder that their queen was tapping into that world well over a decade ago.

Mzansi reacts to the throwback

The post drew a wave of responses from fans who were quick to celebrate Bonang's fashion legacy.

@AdvKindness followed up with:

"They gotta know, MOTHER! 😁❤️"

@R_Kamolane shifted focus to the shoes:

"Are those the original GZ harmony heels design? 😍 The current design ain't giving."

@DavDavyd kept it simple and sincere:

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"You such a style icon, @Bonang."

@Imjusthereboo added with a laughing-crying emoji:

"Oh, that money is looong. 😭"

Meanwhile, @curious_tiffany used the moment to slide in a question of her own:

"I'm still curious about the hair you had on for the L'Oréal event on Saturday, plug please. 🥹"

Somizi called Bonang addictive

Somizi opened up about his relationship with Bonang Matheba during a podcast-style interview that has been circulating on social media.

The media personality gushed over Bonang's personality, calling her one of the funniest people in the entertainment industry.

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Gloria Masia (Human interest editor) Gloria Masia is an Entertainment Writer at Briefly News. She holds a Diploma in Public Relations from UNISA and a Diploma in Journalism from Rosebank College. With over 8 years of experience, Gloria has worked in digital marketing, online TV production, and radio. Email:gloria.masia@briefly.co.za