LOOK: The best costumes from previous Vodacom Durban July events

If it wasn't for the coronavirus, all roads would be leading to eThekwini for South Africa's most anticipated horse racing event, the Vodacom Durban July. 

Under the theme "Butterflies", this year's VDJ was supposed to take place on July 4 at Greyville Racecourse. 

The organisers have since pushed the event to the 25th of this month and like many others, it will be a virtual one. 

To remind you of a spectacular weekend that could have been, we take a look at some of them best costumes from the previous VDJ. 

Linda Mtoba

We shall never forget when Bean's mother rocked up in a McCarthy Wolff leopard print number from head to toe. 

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Sathi shwii emakethe... Creative direction @Me. Dress by @mccarthywolff 🐆 Fabrics @mintysfabrics 🐾 Hair & makeup @fancy_claws 💄 Sunglasses @sunstoppersdbn ☀️ Photography @mini__photography 📷 _ _ #mrshusband #VDJ2019

A post shared by Mrs Linda "Oyena" M(@linda_mtoba) on Jul 6, 2019 at 5:34am PDT

Sarah Langa

She was dripping in an all-white three piece suit by Orapeleng Modutle. 

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@sarahlanga in OM Style Avenue Couture. #RedCarpetReady at the Vodacom Durban July 19’ . . #OMStyleAvenue #OMStyleAvenueCouture #Craftsmanship #Class #Opulence #KingOfCouture #BlackBoyMagic #Luxury #OrapelengModutleJuly #VDJ2019

A post shared by OM Style Avenue(@orapelengmodutle_) on Jun 27, 2020 at 4:13am PDT

Cassper Nyovest

The rapper sure looked dapper in a green shawl lapel suit. 

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Let'S go play with other kids. #VDJ2019 . . .📸 @jabukiing

A post shared by Refiloe Phoolo 🇿🇦(@casspernyovest) on Jul 6, 2019 at 7:23am PDT

Somizi Mhlongo

The TV personality stole the show in a green suit with a huge rose and dramatic train. 

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#vdj2019 green with envy? AFRICAN STARS. IM AFRICAN AND IM A STAR. @orapelengmodutle SO PROUD TO WEAR YOU TODAY. SUPPORT LOCAL. WHAT A TALENT. 📸 @sphesibo_m facebeat @diva_cadach using @blackopalsa

A post shared by Somizi(@somizi) on Jul 6, 2019 at 5:39am PDT

Lamiez Holworthy

The tattooed DJ looked stylish in a siSwati boobtube blue dress. 

%%%twitter https://twitter.com/hashtag/tattooedlady?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#tattooedladyX #VDJ2019 pic.twitter.com/a0wv3KU1nJ

— 𝔻𝕁 𝕃𝕒𝕞𝕚𝕖𝕫 ℍ𝕠𝕝𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕥𝕙𝕪 (@LamiezHolworthy)

Boity Thulo

Let's not forget Boity's showstopper purple dress by Orapeleng Modutle. 

%%%twitter https://twitter.com/Chaise_Lounge?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@chaise_loungefor hosting and honouring me with a star at the #VDJ2019. It’s always an absolute pleasure celebrating DBN July with you! 💜💫👑🍾 pic.twitter.com/WCsJaz5mla

— #OwnYourThrone👑 (@Boity)

Here's more of the best VDJ looks:

%%%twitter https://twitter.com/hashtag/VDJ2019?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VDJ2019 #VodacomDurbanJuly2019 #DurbanJuly2019

Dress: @OModutle

Shoes: @SteveMaddenSA

Makeup: @Muzi_Z pic.twitter.com/H7mv4NoEOq

— Blue Mbombo (@bluembombo)

%%%twitter https://twitter.com/Tlale_large?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Tlale_large👑 #VDJ2019 #ModernMaps pic.twitter.com/TEZQSLaLDu

— Mr. Buns/Buns Out/Abuti Buns/Lebunza/Breadwinner (@MapsMaponyane)