Connect couture heats up the Met

A whirlwind of micro-minis, colours, patterns and metallics smouldered at the 2008 J&B Met, a scorching heat wave not deterring the celebs and fashionistas who came out to play in Cape Town.

Colene and Ferdi Rabie pictured with Juanita Pacheco and Roxy Louw. Ferdie, Colene and Roxy are all wearing outfits designed by Juanita.

Connect couture heats up the Met

Durban-based designer, Kevin Ellis pictured with model, Anneline Potgieter who is posing in an outfit designed by Kevin.

Connect couture heats up the Met

Jadene Head and Liam Paterson dressed by Durban-based designer, Kevin Ellis.

Connect couture heats up the Met

Miss Kaap Rapport, Michelle Geldenhuys, pictured with Suzanne Brandt and Helane Du Plessis. Both Suzanne and Helane were finalists in the Miss Kaap Rapport competition.

Connect couture heats up the Met

Miss Kaap Rapport, Michelle Geldenhuys pictured with her designer, Jay Aslam, and two interesting stilt-walking characters.

Connect couture heats up the Met

Kuli Roberts, Shadow Twala, and Irma G, pictured together at the Met. Kuli was dressed by Sun Godess, while Irma was clothed by Marion Lindie.

Connect couture heats up the Met

Constant and Minki Visser in outfits designed by Charlene Sauerman.

Connect couture heats up the Met

Top Billing presenter, Jeannie D, dressed by Gavin Rajah, and pictured with John Firth.

Connect couture heats up the Met

South African model, Roxy Louw with her sister, Shanee. Roxy is wearing an outfit designed by Juanita Pacheco.

Connect couture heats up the Met

Charlene Wolmarans in a bright pink and black number by designer Jacques La Grange.

Connect couture heats up the Met

Michelle Mclean and Riaan du Plessis in outfits designed by Jenni Button.

Connect couture heats up the Met

Francois Pienaar pictured with his wife Nerine. Both are wearing outfits designed by Errol Arendz.

Connect couture heats up the Met

Vicky Davis and Christi Panagio from 7de Laan.

Connect couture heats up the Met

Celebrities, Vukani Makalima, Gift Gwe, Loyiso Bala and Brian Mtongana looking über-cool despite the scorching heat. Vukani, Gift and Loyiso were dressed by Carducci, while Brian was clothed by YDE.

Connect couture heats up the Met

Renee Holford, a model from Trinidad, in a patterned chifon dress designed by Hip Hop.

Connect couture heats up the Met

Tammy-Anne Fortuin and Jo-Ann Strauss donned detailed micro-minis by Gavin Rajah.

Connect couture heats up the Met

And of course there were the horses...

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