As seen with names in our best dressed list like Gert-Johan and Tansey, black is slowly taking over formal wear once more. The once muted and boring colour has been a great choice for those who want to showcase intresting textiles or fabric. Olympic gold medalist, Caster Semenya rocked up in a black tux with the lapelles featuring a red, yellow and black tribal print that pops with her understated ensemble.

Former Miss SA, Cindy Nell, was able to pull of a tricjy fabric like velvet which can easily make or break an outfit. It also featured cascading pearls that resembled Nguni bead neck pieces.