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12 Celebs stun in velvet

10y By Bongiwe Tshiqi

Velvet is the hottest fabric this winter and a number of our fave celebs are really into it. Here they show us just how versatile the fabric can be by rocking it in a variety of ways.

Your fave?

1. Boity Thulo shut down the Metro Awards this year in this stunner of a dress

?????? #MMA16 #OwnYourThrone?

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See also: Fashion at the 16th annual Metro FM Awards

 

2. Ayanda Thabethe slays in a little red number.

Celebrating my beautiful friend @ilovekhanya birthday in this red number ❤️

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3. Christina Milian adds some sexiness to her gold look with some lingerie.

Talk that Talk ☕️ @therealdaytime

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4. Dineo Moeketsi looking gorgeous in burnt orange.

Captivate… ??? #MCDuty #ThePondsInstitute #StopHiding @ponds_sa @kdtcomms ?@preciousxabamakeup ? @aust_malema

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See also: 6 times Dineo Moeketsi and Solo proved that couples who slay together, stay together

 

5. Bonang looks cute in a velvet bodysuit and short shorts.

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6. Thando Thabethe looks regal in an oxblood Quiteria George dress.

@quiteria_george X Thabooty for #YOUSpec2016 ???? ? :@ photogeniustats

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7. A pregnant Ciara looking radiant in a red floor length gown.

Velvet Burgundy. ? #VanityFair #Oscars. Thank You @jovanifashions.

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8. We adore this grey dress on Jhene Aiko.

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9. Sexy and classic. We love this black gown on Lorna Maseko.

G R A T I T U D E

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10. How adorable are these Footwork heels on LootLove?

???❤️… YUM!!!! #MyFootwork17 ?

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See also: These are the 5 things LootLove looks at when buying sneakers

 

11. Our May cover star, Pearl Modiadie sizzles in red.

RED on RED ? #InCharge

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12. Lala slays the streets of NYC in thigh high boots.

 

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