African Fashion Meets Afternoon Tea for ‘Confections X Collections’ Third Edition at the Nellie
Back for a third year, November will see Mount Nelson shine a spotlight on “slow fashion” concepts over designer-inspired confectionery, in collaboration with Twyg, an independent media NPO operating at the intersection of fashion and sustainability.
An annual celebration of African talent, Confections x Collections (CxC) offers an elevated salon-style fashion showcase that focuses on the work of designers who champion a culture of care, deeply rooted in heritage.
These creatives honour local artisanal skills and celebrate their continent’s fashion. Previously featured designers include LVMH prize winner Thebe Magugu, award-winning Laduma Ngxokolo of Maxhosa, and sustainable designer Lezanne Viviers of Viviers Studio.
Guests can partake in a stylish tea ceremony with delectable sweet and savoury treats, tarts and pastries, accompanied by a selection of loose-leaf teas, all whilst enjoying a front-row fashion show by Africa’s most exciting designers.
About Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town first opened its doors in 1899 and has been affectionately known by locals as ‘The Nellie’ ever since.
Nestled in the heart of Cape Town, between Table Mountain and the Company’s Gardens, the property is framed by craggy coastlines, expansive beaches and verdant winelands, and is just a stone’s throw away from the urban cool of Kloof Street.
Steeped in history, with illustrious guests such as Marlene Dietrich and Dalai Lama, its iconic facade was first painted pink in 1918 as a symbol of peace and joy at the end of World War I.
The hotel has 198 rooms and suites, connected by 9-acres of lush gardens – a green sanctuary in the heart of the vibrant city – as well as two tennis courts, two heated swimming pools and a spa in a heritage building.
