As Cape Town continues to shine on the global cultural stage, Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town unveils an inspiring series of creative milestones for 2025 that further cement its role as a contemporary icon of African expression. From an exclusive collaboration with fashion luminary Thebe Magugu, to the highly anticipated debut of Michelin-starred chef Ángel León’s first African outpost, and the return of the celebrated Confections x Collections fashion showcase, the Pink Lady enters the new season with bold imagination, local artistry, and global relevance at its heart.
FASHION DESIGNER THEBE MAGUGU PARTNERS WITH MOUNT NELSON, A BELMOND HOTEL, CAPE TOWN TO LAUNCH THE THEBE MAGUGU SUITE AND MAGUGU HOUSE, A NEW ATELIER-MEETS-GALLERY
Renowned South African fashion designer Thebe Magugu will bring his distinctive Afro-modernist vision to Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town, with the debut of the exquisite THEBE MAGUGU SUITE in December, coinciding with the ten-year anniversary of his celebrated brand. Tucked along the iconic Palm Avenue, the newly reimagined suite, situated in a standalone villa, will offer an intimate sanctuary immersed in Thebe’s creativity – contemporary yet deeply rooted in tradition – whilst granting access to the hotel’s amenities and lush gardens. Adjoining the suite, MAGUGU HOUSE CAPE TOWN will launch as an atelier, showcasing limited-edition pieces and archival garments and accessories from the acclaimed designer. This dynamic hub will also act as a space for cultural exchange, salon-style events, screenings and exhibitions, as well as housing a thoughtfully curated selection of books, zines and objects celebrating African design, literature and craft. Bookings will open from December 2025.
AMURA BY ÁNGEL LEÓN: A NEW IMMERSIVE MARINE DINING EXPERIENCE TO LAUNCH AT MOUNT NELSON, A BELMOND HOTEL, CAPE TOWN
A new culinary chapter unfolds as Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town proudly announces the unveiling of AMURA by 3 Michelin Star Chef Ángel León – an immersive marine dining experience inspired by the mysterious beauty and astonishing biodiversity of the coastline, where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet. Opening December 2025, this culinary destination marks the award-winning “Chef of the Sea’s” first restaurant outside of Spain, and his debut in Africa. Inspired by the Cape’s kelp forests which support incredibly diverse marine life, Amura promises a sensory journey through the lens of one of the world’s most visionary chefs. From Cadiz to Cape Town flows an ancient current of salt and wind, trade and tradition. Through fermented fish, spice-laced broths, fire-cooking and a deep reverence for the ocean, it celebrates the shared culinary legacy between Andalusia and Africa. For more information or to make a reservation contact [email protected].
SLOW AFRICAN FASHION RETURNS TO MOUNT NELSON, A BELMOND HOTEL, CAPE TOWN, FOR ITS FOURTH EDITION OF CONFECTIONS X COLLECTIONS
This year, CONFECTIONS x COLLECTIONS (CxC) welcomes its fourth annual celebration of Pan- African “Slow Fashion”, curated by sustainability platform Twyg from 6 – 8 November 2025. The initiative debuted in 2022 with renowned inaugural industry names such as Sindiso Khumalo and Thebe Magugu. The following years the iconic Pink Lady hosted, amongst others, Lukhanyo Mdingi, Rich Mnisi and Lagos Space Programme. The past three years of CxC have afforded the legendary property a position as the contemporary cosmopolitan heart of Cape Town. Now a staple of Mount Nelson’s annual cultural calendar, this November CxC will culminate in a significant evolution – the launch of Magugu’s landmark project. For the first time, the event transcends the salon-style show, with Afternoon Tea in the hotel’s elegant lounge, to become a physical expression of creativity as fashion takes over a permanent space at the iconic hotel. Bookings will open from early September 2025.
