27/09/2026
Join us as we celebrate a true titan of South African fashion as our Programme Director for the Vintage Vogue and Velocity event.
The extraordinary Greg Wallis! 🌟✂️
With an incredible 56 years in the fashion industry (since 1970), Greg brings an unrivaled depth of expertise, passion, and elegance to our stage. From manufacturing for top national chain stores and consulting across the industry, to lecturing in Milan at the SAE Academy, his journey is nothing short of legendary.
Greg’s commitment to driving local fashion forward is unmatched:
🔹 Industry Leader & Icon: Past Chairman of both the Durban Fashion Fair and the KZN Fashion Council, and officially recognized as a Living Icon in fashion by the eThekwini Municipality.
🔹 Mentor & Educator: 10 years as a mentor for the Durban Fashion Fair, advisory board member at Durban University of Technology (DUT), and judge for the Pietermaritzburg, Gateway, and Lindiwe Khuzwayo Schools of Fashion.
🔹 Media & Creative Direction: Creative Director for Mrs Universe and judge/mentor on the hit reality show Made in Africa (Channel 129).
🔹 Ambassador & Community Pillar: Brand Ambassador for Proudly South Africa, founder of a self-help studio empowering women machinists, and Chairman of Feed the Babies.
We are beyond honored to have a visionary, mentor, and true ambassador for South African style leading our program. 👏✨