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Fashion highs and lows at the 2017 SAMAs

The SAMAs went down in Sun City this past weekend. As per usual, our fave celebs pulled out all the stops when it comes to style.

Here are a few looks that stood out for us.

Your fave outfit?

1. This is a much simpler look than we’ve come to expect from Khanyi Mbau but that’s a good thing. This was simple yet sexy on her.

Khanyi Mbau on @thesamas_ red carpet. #sama23 #sama2017

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2. This is a beautiful dress but we have to say it was a bit of a snooze for such an event. Sinazo could’ve glammed it up with accessories or just worn something else altogether.

@sinazoyolwa showing some serious leg on @thesamas_ red carpet. #sama23 #samas23 #sama2017

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3. Nandi Madida stunned in this embellished black gown. Love it!

 

4. Queen of the red carpet, Bonang Matheba didn’t disappoint. She channelled old school glam in this fiery number.

@bonang_m stuns in red! ???#sama23 #sama2017

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See also: 11 Times Bonang Matheba’s shoe game was on fleek

 

5. This was one of our favourite gowns of the evening. We really love how K Naomi went for something a little different ad pulled it off so well.

@knaomin stuns in a green gown! #sama23 #sama2017

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6. Our April cover star, Makgotso M kept is sleek and sexy. We adore those heels!

Our April cover star, @makgotsom1 arrives on @thesamas_ red carpet. #sama23 #sama2017

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7. Moozlie wore this show-stopping gown by Gert Johan Coetzee.

 

8. Nomzamo Mbatha dazzled in two white gowns. They fit her curves so perfectly and we also love the hair and makeup.

Last night. Red Carpet. South African Music Awards.

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Sublime. Dress: @vanessa_gounden Make up: @moda_by_rea Hair styled by: @candiandcosalon

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9. Lorna Maseko showed off some serious leg in a sequined frock. She could’ve done with a better pair of heels for this look.

That Leg Game Fam!!! ??? #SAMA23

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10. Kelly Khumalo brought the drama in a pink gown and we loved it!

 

11. Cici arrived in a sexy pink gown. We adore the embellishments and flower detail. Arthur was sleek in a velvet jacket and black suit.

 

12. Boity wore a gorgeous jacket and we absolutely loved her sleek hairstyle. The pants let her down though. A little too sporty for this ensemble.

See also: This is how Boity gets her incredible body

 

13. Another star who had two outfit changes was Pearl Thusi. The actress was a dream in her blush gowns.

❤️? @aust_malema & I decided to do things right this time… ? . Styled by @kgosilesego ? @cinnelstore

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? @casperdesigner ? . ? @aust_malema .

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14. Babes Wodumo and Mamphintsha arrived in all black. Her dress was sexy but underwhelming. That fur on him was a little too much.

@west_ink_records ? for ever ✔️

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15. Thando Thabethe’s gold dress didn’t really do it for us. It hugged her body really well but failed to stun. 

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16. This Quiteria George dress on Lerato Kganyago was a delight!

Dressed by @quiteria_george #SAMA23

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See also: 11 Times Lerato Kganyago gave us sunglass envy

 

17. LootLove brought her edgy style to the red carpet and really stood out. She proved once again that you can do something different and totally slay.

Captured by @everydaypeoplestories. ?❤️? #SAMA23 #PinkPanther #IndustryAwards2017

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??: @ralfe__ ❤️ ?: @preciousxabamakeup ? ?: @everydaypeoplestories ? ??: Styled By: @styledbyboogy ?? #SAMA23

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