# South African Fashion Week 2026

> South African Fashion Week returns to Johannesburg in October 2026. Founded in 1997 by Lucilla Booyzen, SAFW is the country’s longest-running designer platform, staging seasonal luxury and contemporary collections. Dates per the organiser’s provisional calendar and subject to confirmation.

- Canonical: https://thecastindex.com/events/south-african-fashion-week-2026
- Dates: October 2026
- City: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Status: upcoming
- Season: October 2026