From The Met to Mzansi: Savanna Neat Gala Serves Luxe, Looks and Local Flavour.
- salifemag
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While the world tuned into the Met Gala, Mzansi turned the spotlight home with the Savanna Neat Gala, hosted on 10 May at the opulent Houghton Hotel. With a theme that called for “Supahfine: Tailoring in Neat Style,” the evening delivered a bold, playful, and fashion-forward celebration of comedy and couture over the crisp elegance of Savanna Neat.
Where the Met meets Mzansi — the Savanna Neat Gala wasn’t just a showcase of looks and laughs. It marked a bold celebration of Savanna Neat – a golden, toasted oak ode to those who know their cider and their style. The night delivered luxe, looks, and crisp, dry laughter — the Savanna Neat way.
The night served comedic commentary on Met Gala moments, black carpet poses with proudly South African flair, and a crowd of influencers, comedians, fashionistas, and Friends of the Brand who turned up with looks as polished and crisp as the drink in hand — Savanna Neat.
Commenting on the brand’s latest play for the culture, Kayla Hendricks, Marketing Communication Manager for Savanna, shared:
“The Savanna Neat Gala presented an opportunity to create more than just a memorable night out — we wanted a cultural moment that says: South Africa does premium, fashion, culture in our own signature way. Savanna Neat is a premium crisp and dry cider, with notes of toasted oak and is stylishly laid-back. The Neat Gala was reflective of just that, celebrating the unique flavour that comes from blending the iconic innovative edge of Savanna Premium Cider and equally iconic cultural moves for a bold, elevated finish.”
Mzansi’s most fashion-savvy and esteemed media personalities lit up the black carpet in everything from runway upcycles to couture. From some of Mzansi’s faves in attendance rocking black carpet glam to fashion commentary that kept timelines buzzing, the night wasn’t just a moment — it was a movement. If the Met is fashion’s biggest night, the Savanna Neat Gala may have just become its most iconic remix.
The guest list brought the buzz, with public figure Lasizwe, media personality Mohale Motaung, award-winning stylist and reality TV star Phupho Gumede, TikTok stars Banele Ndaba and Cassidy Nicholson, and author Tshiamo Modisane (who also took home the evening’s Best Dressed title) all turning heads. Also spotted were media personality Dominic Zaca, retired soccer player Bongani Khumalo, reality TV star and media personality Moshe Ndiki, Savanna Comics Choice Award winner Celeste Ntuli, seasoned comedian and media personality Mpho Popps, and comedian Nina Hastie — all bringing flair to the affair.
For more on the Savanna Neat launch and what’s next from Savanna, follow @SavannaCider and tag your #ItsGiving moments with #SiyavannaSA — because it’s dry, but you can drink it.
