South Africa’s Fashion Designers Face Criticism from Nigerians
Nigerians have taken to social media to poke fun at South Africa’s fashion designers following the recent Durban July 2024 event. The annual event is a prestigious horse racing event that also showcases the latest fashion trends in the country.
However, this year’s event has sparked a wave of humorous commentary from Nigerians, who have criticized and mocked some of the bold fashion choices made by South African designers. Despite drawing inspiration from Nigerian designs, a few South African designers failed to impress, leading to a flurry of critiques from Nigerians.
Cyan Boujee, a South African influencer and DJ, was spotted wearing one of the Naija-inspired outfits, but her designer was criticized by both South African and Nigerian social media users. Many users took to Twitter to express their disappointment, with one user commenting, “If you’re going to copy or be inspired by someone else’s work, at least do it well.”
Other users made jokes about the situation, with one tweet reading, “Now imagine if Nigerian celebrities came to Durban and wiped the floor with South Africans.” Another user shared a meme with the caption, “What I ordered vs what I got.”
Some users also praised Nigerian tailoring skills, with one user writing, “Tailoring is one of the most transferred skill in Nigeria. It’s not a surprise that many of our designers are exceptionally good.” Another user shared their experience working with Nigerian designers, saying, “And they love it. One love.”
Overall, the criticism and humor from Nigerians have sparked a lively conversation about the state of fashion in South Africa and Nigeria.
