01 / Essential answer
When is South African Fashion Week AW27?
South African Fashion Week AW27 runs 20–25 October 2026 at The Forum, Hyde Park Corner, Johannesburg. Dates confirmed by South African Fashion Week, checked 1 October 2026. Venues, cast and beauty teams vary by house.
| Dates | 20–25 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| City | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Venue | The Forum, Hyde Park Corner, Johannesburg |
| Season | AW27 |
| Status | Happening now (as of ) |
| Official source | South African Fashion Week, checked 1 October 2026 |
02 / Faces & finishes
The look
Beauty credits are tracked by individual show, not attributed to the week as a whole.
- Hair credits
- Designer-appointed teams
- Makeup credits
- Designer-appointed artists
03 / Ones to watch
Who to watch at Johannesburg?
The Cast Index desk is building the casting record for South African Fashion Week. New faces from this week will appear here as they are confirmed.
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