Thando Thabethe and Filah Lah Lah Named Glamour’s Most Glamorous - and Rightfully So
On a night that celebrated style, individuality, and cultural presence, #TeamRebelle stole the spotlight at Glamour South Africa’s 2025 Most Glamorous Awards: Thando Thabethe and Filah Lah Lah. Both women were recognized not just for what they wear, but for how they wear it—with intention, consistency, and an unshakable sense of self.
Thando Thabethe, already a household name, was awarded Most Stylish Media Personality - a title she doesn’t just embody but owns. Known for her ability to shift seamlessly between her many roles - actress, radio host, entrepreneur - Thando approaches fashion with the same level of ambition and clarity that defines her career. Whether she’s hosting her prime-time radio show or walking the red carpet, Thando always shows up with power, polish, and poise. On the Glamour carpet, she stunned in a custom Gert-Johan Coetzee gown that dripped with elegance and precision, proving once again that she doesn’t follow trends - she sets the tone.
In her acceptance speech, Thando acknowledged what many already knew: this wasn’t about a single look, but a legacy of showing up, showing out, and showing what's possible when women command space on their own terms. “It feels good to be recognized,” she said, an understatement coming from someone who has spent nearly two decades building a career where fashion and identity are inseparable.
Equally deserving of the spotlight was singer and creative visionary Filah Lah Lah, who took home the award for Most Stylish Artist dressed in local brand Neimil. Filah’s win felt like a natural continuation of her trajectory - she’s not just dressing for effect, she’s dressing with purpose. Every outfit is an extension of her music: emotionally charged, genre-bending, and impossible to ignore. As Glamour SA’s March/April 2025 cover star, Filah had already solidified herself as a fashion force, with a visual language that blends vintage silhouettes, dramatic detail, and boundary-pushing beauty. Her look on awards night? Ethereal, structured, and as bold as her vocals - a reminder that her artistry isn’t just something you hear, it’s something you see.
What makes both Thando and Filah’s wins significant is how different - and yet equally powerful - their styles are. Thando’s glamour is defined by a sharp, high-gloss professionalism that mirrors her business savvy, while Filah’s is grounded in performance and artistic experimentation. Together, they reflect the evolving face of South African fashion - one that honors polish and play, influence and individuality.
In a cultural moment that demands more than surface-level glam, these two women offer something deeper. They remind us that glamour isn’t just about what’s worn - it’s about how you carry it, how you live it, and how you make it your own. Whether commanding the airwaves or commanding a stage, Thando Thabethe and Filah Lah Lah are setting new standards for what it means to be stylish in South Africa today.
Their wins weren’t just deserved, they were inevitable.
