Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel Presents 4th Edition Of Confections X Collections, A Celebration Of African Heritage, Fashion & Culture

This November, Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town presents ‘CONFECTIONS x COLLECTIONS’ (CxC), the highly anticipated annual celebration of slow African fashion. Set across the hotel’s iconic grounds and curated by sustainability-focused platform, Twyg, CxC welcomes guests to witness an expression of contemporary African luxury. The Mount Nelson has established itself as a hub for cultural innovators, using fashion as a vehicle to create community and cultural connection over the week-long CxC event.

Now in its fourth edition of CxC (6-8 November), this year’s theme, ‘Our Homecoming’, draws inspiration from the continent’s iconic textiles that embody culture, identity, and community. Honouring the past while shaping the future, CxC 2025 presents a modern vision of African luxury – one that is ethical, locally made and full of meaning. Four pioneering African designers will present collections that reinterpret heritage, craftsmanship, and culture, adding their voices to the global conversation on responsible fashion.

CXC 2025: AN ODE TO THE CONTINENT’S FASHION LEGACY

Over three days, Mount Nelson’s elegant halls and lush gardens, set in the heart of Cape Town, will come alive with thematic fashion shows.

This year’s edition spotlights four visionary designers. Shelley Mokoena of C O N N A D E, recently selected to show at Milan Fashion Week, channels nature, African heritage and architectural form into sculptural womenswear. Trained in Paris, Kenyan designer Anil Padia of Yoshita 1967 draws on his Indo-Kenyan roots to craft intricate, ritual-inspired pieces that celebrate femininity and cultural fusion. South African designer Luke Radloff of UNI FORM brings a modernist lens to indigenous techniques, from handwoven cottons to knitted mohair, creating modular pieces that honour artisanal traditions while pushing African fashion onto the global stage. Completing the line-up, returning designer Laduma Ngxokolo of MaXhosa Africa – awarded internationally for his vibrant knitwear which translates the symbols, colours, and aesthetics of Xhosa heritage.

“Following the success of previous editions, which welcomed the likes of LVMH Prize alumni Thebe Magugu and Sindiso Khumalo, CxC continues to spark dialogue around sustainability and the future of fashion,” says Twyg founder and editor, Jackie May. “We’re excited to bring guests into this world once again.”

A JOURNEY INTO FLAVOUR & FASHION

CxC will unfold through one narrative-driven act per day, each an immersive moment brought to life through curated tablescapes and an unforgettable journey into flavour, fashion, and colour. A bespoke culinary experience accompanies each presentation, reimagining the hotel’s iconic Afternoon Tea for guests to savour, masterfully crafted by Mount Nelson’s Executive Sous Chef, Vicky Gurovich.

“We’re excited to build on Mount Nelson’s distinct legacy through ‘Confections x Collections’, one that welcomes today’s African creative leaders and future innovators to the joyful home of Cape Town,” says Patrick Fisher, General Manager of Mount Nelson. “CxC honours Belmond’s commitment to spotlighting the continent’s talent with the kind of hospitality for which Mount Nelson is famous.”

CONFECTIONS & COLLECTIONS ORDER OF SHOW:

• 6th November 2025 – Anil Padia of Yoshita 1967& Shelley Mokoena of CONNADE
• 7th November 2025 – Luke Radloff of UNIFORM
• 8th November 2025 – Laduma Ngxokolo of MaXhosaAfrica

Tickets to each act are now available to purchase at ZAR995. Book here via DinePlan. For reservations and more information, please contact +27 21 483-100 or email restaurantreservations.mnh@belmond.com.

Items from the presented CxC collections will be on display at AKJP concept store on near-by Kloof Street during the three-day fashion showcase.