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The October issue of ELLE magazine has caught the eyes of fashion-lovers everywhere, largely thanks to a successful cover: Bonang Matheba, shot by the ELLE team, in Louis Vuitton in New York - need we say more?

The issue, which is out on newsstands now, caught our eye for another reason. In it, Fashion Director, Poppy Evans, gives readers an insight into all the behind-the-scene bits and fashion show stories that makes up this exciting event. In her feature You're Invited, she explains: "Yes, it's about the clothes, but it is also about the models, the music, the memories, and, of course, the madness!"

Not only does ELLE cover the clothes from runway (in pushing local fashion as a viable shopping-option) the magazine also had a look at some of the front row guests at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Cape Town and the 'lucky packets' of big-name designers like Klûk CGDT, Gavin Rajah and Habits. 

The Spring/Summer season brings with them the vibrancy and colour of flowers in bloom and nature coming back to life. They are also the seasons of children playing in the street and outdoor fun, as South Africans too 'come back to life' in the African sun. 

With all the colour and sounds around, sometimes it is easier to keep cool and collected with your wardrobe. Designers at this year's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Cape Town show you how to achieve that head-to-toe white look, whether it's to business, the beach or the ballroom. 

We love these glamourous evening-looks from MBFWCT. Whether you have planned a night out on the town or an elegant evening for two, white-on-white is a chic option. 

Left: Craig Port SS 12/13 (see the full collection here)

Right: Gavin Rajah SS 12/13 (see full collection here)

For the daytime, we loved these looks from Rosenwerth and Spero Villioti. 

Rosenwerth SS 12/13

Spero Villioti SS 12/13

One of our favourite shows featured this trend, from start to finish. David Tlale's 'pop-up' presentation in the Bo-Kaap, featured crisp, feminine looks, accented by colour-ombre leggings. For the full collection, click here. 

By Kyle Boshoff