In pictures: Joburg Fashion Week

Johannesburg Fashion Week held its first show in the mostly black township of Soweto, challenging the stereotype that fashion is for affluent whites. (Designer: Thesis)

Precious Moloi-Motsepe, chairperson of organisers African Fashion International, told the BBC that big designers look to Africa for raw talent and inspiration. (Sibu Msimang Designs)

Ms Moloi-Motsepe said Soweto played an important role in the new South Africa. "The townships hold great potential for producing our future fashion stars." (Mzansi Designers)

Young fashion students attending the first Soweto Showcase told the BBC the show would give them more opportunities. (Sibu Msimang Designs)

The BBC's Mpho Lakaje said live music entertained hundreds of international guests, local media, and fashion students before models took to the stage. (Sibu Msimang Designs)

"Everyone does come to Soweto because of its history," one young fashion student said of the township which was home to many key anti-apartheid leaders. (Thula Sindi)

African Fashion International, organisers of Johannesburg Fashion Week, held the Soweto Showcase in the Walter Sisulu Hall, named after the anti-apartheid activist.

After the one-day Soweto Showcase, Johannesburg Fashion Week moves to Nelson Mandela Square, in Sandton, Gauteng province. (David Tlale)

Local designer and journalist David Tlale recently exhibited his collection at Paris Fashion Week.

The former president's ex-wife, Winnie Madikizela Mandela, attended the show along with politicians and business leaders. (Thesis)

Designers like this label, Nhlanhla, will showcase their spring and summer collections until 25 August. (Photos from African Fashion International)

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