{"id":129,"date":"2025-10-31T12:08:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T12:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/?p=129"},"modified":"2025-12-09T08:30:54","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T08:30:54","slug":"hot-on-the-runway-steve-madden-ss25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/?p=129","title":{"rendered":"Hot on the Runway: Steve Madden SS25"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A0756-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A0756-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A0756-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A0756-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A0756-2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A0756-2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joburg\u2019s fashion crowd showed up in full force as\u00a0<strong>Steve Madden South Africa<\/strong>\u00a0hosted its high-energy\u00a0<strong>Spring\/Summer 2025\/26 Fashion Show<\/strong>\u00a0at\u00a0<em>The Forum in Bryanston.<\/em>\u00a0Themed\u00a0<strong>#NeverMissASummer<\/strong>, the event blended luxury, street style, and bold design \u2014 all under one electrifying roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hosted by&nbsp;<strong>Siyabonga Ngwekasi<\/strong>, the night brought together South Africa\u2019s trendsetters, influencers, and creatives. A live performance by&nbsp;<strong>Nasty C<\/strong>&nbsp;set the tone, delivering an unforgettable fusion of music and fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The runway spotlighted\u00a0<strong>statement platforms, metallic details, sculptural heels<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>sleek sneakers<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 redefining summer style with attitude and confidence. From curated activations to vibrant energy, Steve Madden once again proved its reign at the forefront of South Africa\u2019s fashion scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"130\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A0615-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A0615-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A0615-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A0615-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A0615-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A0615-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A0615-scaled.jpg 1708w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"132\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A0739-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A0739-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A0739-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A0739-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A0739-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A0739-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"131\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A0756-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A0756-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A0756-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A0756-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A0756-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A0756-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"133\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A1201-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A1201-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A1201-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A1201-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A1201-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A1201-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"135\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A1343-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A1343-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A1343-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A1343-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A1343-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A1343-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.thekingsmag.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0M4A1343-scaled.jpg 1708w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Steve Madden SA turned up the heat with its Spring\/Summer 2025\/26 Fashion Show, themed #NeverMissASummer, at The Forum in Bryanston. Hosted by Siyabonga Ngwekasi, the glamorous event drew South Africa\u2019s most fashionable crowd, all dressed to impress. The runway dazzled with statement platforms, sculptural heels, metallic finishes, and sleek sneakers \u2014 each design echoing confidence and creativity. A powerful live performance by Nasty C amped up the energy, blending fashion, music, and culture into one unforgettable night. From vibrant looks to bold self-expression, Steve Madden proved why it continues to define South Africa\u2019s contemporary fashion scene.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":130,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-129","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fashion-grooming","category-uncategorized","eq-blocks"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Hot on the Runway: Steve Madden SS25 -<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Steve Madden South Africa lit up Joburg with its #NeverMissASummer SS25\/26 Fashion Show \u2014 a bold fusion of style, music, and culture.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" 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