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ANUNES | SAFW AW27

Long before walking away from medicine, Ana Nunes grew up surrounded by the rhythmic hum of sewing machines in a family of tailors. For the Angolan-born founder of ANUNES, fashion is a balance of bold structure and meticulous, quiet craft. In this conversation, Ana reflects on leaving medical school to pursue design in South Africa, how a statue from a childhood family road trip inspired her AW27 collection, and why hidden details like piping and paneling matter just as much as exaggerated shoulders and avant-garde suiting. Rooted in African heritage and sustainable intention, she shares what it takes to navigate the business of fashion while creating clothes that give people the freedom to express who they truly are. Filmed at Sun International Hotel at Hyde Park Corner, with thanks to the team for hosting us. SAFW AW27 | 20 to 25 October 2026 SEE ANUNES ON THE RUNWAY Showing alongside Emelia D and INSYD/OWT CREATIVES. Saturday, 24 October 2026 Arrival from 18:30 | Show at 19:30 The Forum, Hyde Park Corner BOOK TICKETS: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/399816-south-african-fashion-week-autumnwinter-2027/ Discover the designer: https://www.safashionweek.co.za/anunes #SAFWAW27 #BioMedicalEmporiumxSAFW #BioMedicalEmporium #SAFWxHPC #HydeParkCorner #ResponsibleFashion