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Alien invasion? Freaky Durban July celeb fashion [photos]
‘It’s giving demonic’: Social media users were freaked out by these celebrity interpretations of the Hollywoodbets Durban July theme.
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The Hollywoodbets Durban July went out of this world with its fashion theme this year, and Mzansi’s celebs did not disappoint.
In fact, many think a few of these famous faces took things too far with their extra-terrestrial looks…
DURBAN JULY: WHAT IS THE THEME?
The 2023 Hollywoodbets Durban July theme is “Out Of This World.”
A description of the daring dress code reads: “The theme for the 2023 event hints at the stargates, which transports one into a mysterious world far beyond our imagination”.
FREAKY CELEB LOOKS ON THE PURPLE CARPET
On their social media accounts and live from the race course, celebs posed up a storm in their interpretation of the theme.
But instead of stars and the milky way, many celebs channeled what appeared to be aliens on the purple carpet.
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And many social media users were downright disturbed by what they saw. “It’s giving demonic”, posted one tweep. (winecountry.com) (thetelegramnews.com)
Take a look at some Alien Superstar looks…
Lasizwe
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Linda Mtoba
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Nandi Madida
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MaBlerh
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