South African Fashion Week recently took place at Melrose Arch, where over 30 designers showcased their autumn/winter 25 collections.

One denim trend that isn’t slowing down on the street style scene is the skirt movement, especially mermaid-inspired silhouettes that have a subtle flare at the hem. Pick from deep blues or faded black hues; the options are endless.

Even if you’ve never attended a fashion show in your life, you know the way it works: Photographers crowd inside and out, snapping pictures of celebrities trotting into the venue and preening in the front row.