Our Ten Favorite Red Carpet Looks From Johannesburg Fashion Week 2012

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MIMI's Hot 21: Anisa Mpungwe: The Closet Bad Ass (No. 006)

Written By: MIM!—Don’t let her youth fool you: Anisa Mpungwe (pictured above, center) is a powerhouse designer for a new generation. It's only à propos that she's The Closet Bad Ass of MIMI's Hot 21. Here's her latest collection from her label (Loin Cloth And Ashes) that was showcased at Johannesburg Fashion Week 2011.

Style Video: Johannesburg Fashion Week Finale

Written By: MIM!—The last day of Joburg Fashion Week ended on a high note beginning at The Bus Factory in Newtown, and ending with a 92 model parade on the infamous Nelson Mandela Bridge in Newtown. BIG Media reports, "Crowds spanned the entire length of the bridge in the hopes of becoming part of history, as this was the first runaway ever to take place on the iconic bridge." Watch the video below.

Joburg Fashion Week The Finale from BIG Media on Vimeo.

Style Video: Johannesburg Fashion Week Day 4

Joburg Fashion Week Day 4 from BIG Media on Vimeo.

Style Video: Johannesburg Fashion Week Day 3

Joburg Fashion Week Day 3 from BIG Media on Vimeo.

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Style Video: Johannesburg Fashion Week Days 1 And 2

Written By: MIM!—Local haute couture created by renowned local designers such as Suzaan Heyns, and Malcom Kluk graced Joburg Fashion Week's runway on day 1, followed by a viewing of the ethereal Abigail Betz's timeless vintage autumn/winter line on day 2. Watch video from days 1 and 2 of Joburg Fashion Week below.

Joburg Fashion Week Day 1 & 2 from BIG Media on Vimeo.

Audi Joburg Fashion Week 2010 | The MIMI Finale

Written By: MIM!—For an entire week we've been covering Audi Joburg Fashion Week around the clock, and we're finally done. It's a wrap! If you want to take a look at any of the amazing collections, take a look at our posts labeled "Joburg Fashion Week." Now, back to more regular blog posts ... stay tuned.

(Photo Credits: Simon Deiner / SDR Photo)

Audi Joburg Fashion Week 2010 | David Tlale

Written By: MIM!—David Tlale's "Fantastical Structures" collection was inspired by architecture and conceptualized as "radically revisiting our understanding of form and structure in fashion and architecture" said Tlale. Rather than having his collection walked down the runway, Tlale's show was actually a room filled with gilded chairs with wax like figures in armchairs, on ottomans, climbing ladders and even revolving on a dot like clockwork dolls.

Audi Joburg Fashion Week 2010 | Suzaan Heyns

Written By: MIM!—Johannesburg based designer Suzaan Heyns is know for her cutting edge, avant garde aesthetic; her Fall/Winter Audi Joburg Fashion Week collection was true to form.

Audi Joburg Fashion Week 2010 | Karen Millen

Written By: MIM!—Here are some of our favorite pieces from UK based designer Karen Millen's Fall/Winter collection.

Audi Joburg Fashion Week 2010 | Errol Arendz

Written By: MIM!—Errol Arendz made his return to South Africa's ramps after a long absence with his Fall/Winter Audi Joburg Fashion Week collection.

Audi Joburg Fashion Week 2010 | Heni

Written By: MIM!—Channelling ancient Persia, Heni's Fall/Winter collection revels in long gone glories. Almost everything in the collection was made from silk, satin, chiffon, velvet, wool and leather.

Audi Joburg Fashion Week 2010 | Funduzi By Craig Jacobs

Written By: MIM!—Craig Jacob's Fall/Winger collection, titled "Urban Africa" was inspired by the diverse urban living styles in Africa.

Audi Joburg Fashion Week 2010 | Abigail Keats

Written By: MIM!—Known for her signature tailoring and fitted silhouette, Abigail Keats' Fall/Winter collection was true to form with classic black and white pieces.

Audi Joburg Fashion Week 2010 | Doreen Southwood

Written By: MIM!—"Alice in Wonderland in her thirties" was the inspiration forDoreen Southwood's Fall/Winter collection. The themes of innocence and reality were juxtaposed in pieces such as two tone dress shirts worn under tiered dresses trimmed with sateen.

Audi Joburg Fashion Week 2010 | August

Written By: MIM!—Showcasing everything from lightweight, cotton voile kaftan dresses to oversized men's style shirts, August's Fall/Winter collection was both interesting and wearable.

Joburg Fashion Week | Red Carpet (Day 4): South African Style

Written By: MIM!—Day 4 of Joburg Fashion Week was the last day of the glamorous fashion affair, and the red carpet finale did not disappoint. Here are our picks for the most stylish red carpet fashion looks.

{ black and white has never looked so good together }

{ simply fabulous }

Audi Joburg Fashion Week 2010 | New Generation Designers

Written By: MIM!—We've always been big supporters of the New Generation Designers show because it gives young designers their first platform at a national fashion week, and, by virtue of showcasing young designers, the clothes are usually the most fashion forward. This year's New Generation Designers show included pieces from: (1) Mis.s.a (who used a black and white palette, with muted purple-grey as the third color; gold, silver, and reddish brown appeared occasionally in some of the collection); (2) Forever Me by Llana (whose signature hand drawn flowers appeared on some pieces of her country-inspired collection); and (3) Nooi (who presented a collection evocative of Amish modesty and old school uniforms using black and white with shades of beige and cream as base colors).

Audi Joburg Fashion Week 2010 | Vesselina Pencheva

Written By: MIM!—Audi Joburg Fashion Week 2010 saw the re-lauch of Vesselina Pencheva's eponymous label. The fifties was the inspiration for Vesselina's luxe Winter collection.

Audi Joburg Fashion Week 2010 | Leigh Schubert

Written By: MIM!—Leigh Schubert's Joburg Fashion Week Winter collection stayed true to the designer's light aesthetic.