GLAMOUR's Most GLAMOURous 2026 Readers' Choice Award: Your Vote, Your winner

As the countdown to GLAMOUR's Most GLAMOURous 2026 begins, it's time to celebrate the people shaping South African style and culture — and this time, you get to decide who takes home one of the evening's most coveted honours.

Each year, GLAMOUR's Most GLAMOURous Awards recognises the visionaries, innovators and tastemakers redefining fashion, beauty and culture. While our editorial categories honour industry leaders, the Readers' Choice Award belongs entirely to the GLAMOUR community, giving our readers the power to crown the personality who has inspired them through authenticity, influence and undeniable style.

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Whether through fashion, content creation, entrepreneurship or cultural impact, these nominees have built communities, sparked conversations and inspired confidence in their own unique ways. Now it's your turn to choose the winner.

Readers' Choice Award Nominees

Kayla Kim Meiring

Kayla Kim Meiring is a content creator, entrepreneur and fashion enthusiast who has built one of South Africa's most influential lifestyle platforms. A fashion design graduate, she previously worked as a fashion buyer before becoming a full-time digital creator. She is the founder of the natural haircare brand Afrocurl, and her content seamlessly blends fashion, beauty, lifestyle and entrepreneurship, inspiring millions of followers across social media.

Omila Gqoboka

Omila Gqoboka is a fashion influencer, image consultant and personal stylist from the Eastern Cape. After working in economics, she founded Royal Couture Fashion House, where she helps women discover and refine their personal style through wardrobe consulting and styling. Her polished, wearable fashion content has established her as one of South Africa's leading style voices.

Yaone Refentse

Co-founder of Sister Party, Yaone Refentse is a multidisciplinary creative working across fashion design, styling, DJing, content creation and digital media. A graduate of LISOF, she is celebrated for her maximalist aesthetic, thoughtful storytelling and ability to merge fashion, music and culture into a distinctive creative identity.

Ntandokathixo Dwango

Ntandokathixo Dwango is a digital content creator and model based in Johannesburg, popularly known as "Girlnextdoor JHB". She is highly regarded for her fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content, and represented South Africa at the H&M "Beats of Brasil" campaign launch in São Paulo.Through her personal style and fashion content, she continues to contribute to South Africa's evolving creative landscape with a distinctive artistic voice.

Khensani Mohlatlole

Khensani Mohlatlole is a Johannesburg-based fashion writer, researcher, textile artist and sustainable fashion advocate. Her work explores African fashion history, heritage and craftsmanship while championing ethical fashion practices. Through writing, historical research and digital content, she has become an influential voice in conversations around sustainability and cultural preservation in fashion.

Rizwana Dhoda

Personal stylist and interior decorator Rizwana Dhoda is a fashion creative and style tastemaker recognised for her soft and minimalistic approach. Through her work in fashion and creative storytelling, she champions individuality, refined style and the growth of the fashion landscape

Every vote counts, and your chosen winner will be announced at GLAMOUR's Most GLAMOURous 2026 Awards, where South Africa's most influential names in fashion, beauty and entertainment will gather for an unforgettable celebration of style, creativity and excellence.

Voting is now officially open. Cast your vote and help us crown the 2026 GLAMOUR Readers' Choice Award winner.