"Incredible": South African Model Walks Paris Fashion Week for MaXhosa
- South African model Jaden walked the runway at Paris Fashion Week representing local brand MaXhosa
- Jaden filmed an emotional video outside the Eiffel Tower after the show, celebrating the milestone
- South Africans flooded the comments to congratulate Jaden for putting the country on the world stage
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A South African model known as Jaden brought the country's spirit to one of fashion's biggest stages. After walking the Paris Fashion Week runway for beloved SA brand MaXhosa, he celebrated the moment in a selfie-style video filmed in front of the illuminated Eiffel Tower on 30 September 2026.
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In the video, Jaden spoke directly into a handheld microphone with the caption "South Africa to the World 🌍" displayed on screen. The energy was electric, the setting unmistakable, and the pride unmissable.
MaXhosa, the iconic South African knitwear label founded by designer Laduma Ngxokolo, has built a global reputation for celebrating Xhosa heritage through bold, contemporary fashion. Jaden's walk on the Paris runway marked a deeply personal milestone, and he wasted no time sharing it with the world. Watch Jaden's Eiffel Tower celebration after the show:
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Mzansi celebrates SA model
From Paris to Mzansi, the message was clear: Jaden delivered, and South Africa was watching every step. South Africans and supporters from around the world were quick to show love on @jaden_makes_hats's post:
@fernandabarbosaoficial wrote:
"Wowwww well done 🙌🔥"
@amanda.dambuza said:
"You did it! 🔥❤️🥹"
@parushanaidoo___ commented:
"This hairstyle suits you boy! Keep smiling and keep shining 🔥"
@mo_laudi wrote:
"Congratulations, you were great 🔥"
@mel_in_the_mix shared:
"Beautiful work 👏 Wow you look so fly 🙌🔥 Well done guys. Big Congrats Jaden 🎉 Thank you all for representing us well ✊🇿🇦❤️👏"
@corbett.samantha added:
"Love @maxhosa as a brand and have so much respect for @laduma @lihle_ngxokolo_nqini and their team. Congratulations on a dream come true ❤️🇿🇦💯 Your mom is dancing in heaven 💯💯💯"
@jenna.bee__ said:
"You're incredible ❤️"
Other Briefly News stories about South African pride on the global stage
- South African contestant Heidi Muston impressed judges on MasterChef US by serving a mirror-glazed mousse dessert inspired by the vibrant colours of the South African flag.
- Car enthusiast Taariq Moosa brought his famous customised BMW E30 Cabriolet, nicknamed "Celeb GP", to an international competition, proudly declaring his South African heritage during interviews.
- A viral TikTok clip recorded at a major international event in Cape Town showed South Africa being awarded a top-three spot during a global recognition ceremony.
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