Bottle It Like Fashion

By Temo Mpodi

Matching a drink with your outfit is an art. Sometimes the right sip deserves the right fit. Other times, you look at a beautifully crafted bottle and wonder which designer’s aesthetic it would wear if it walked the runway. Here are three pairings where wine, champagne and fashion meet in style.

Thelema Rabelais X Uni Form

Wine: Thelema Rabelais – R895.99
Designer: Uni Form

Bottle
This Cabernet Sauvignon-Petit Verdot blend is full-bodied and generous. Dark berries, cassis and plums take the lead, balanced by soft vanilla and cedar. It’s layered, rich and meticulously crafted.

Fashion
Uniform mirrors the same attention to structure and flow. Their silhouettes drape with intention, often long and body-embracing, with elegant gold detailing that feels in harmony with the bottle’s refined character. Their love for layering, movement, and high-comfort fabrics makes this pairing seamless. Creativity meets craftsmanship here.

Krone Night Nectar Blanc de Blancs X Rich Mnisi

Sparkling Wine: Krone Night Nectar Blanc de Blancs – R669
Designer: Rich Mnisi

Bottle
Elegant and balanced, this Blanc de Blancs is naturally fermented in foudres, allowing fruit to shine. Expect flavours of honeyed baklava, pistachio and sugared lime. After 36 months of maturation, it lands with a soft richness and a festive glow.

Fashion
If any designer embodies radiance, it’s Rich Mnisi. His pieces shine with individuality and modern appeal, yet remain rooted in heritage. Bold shapes, playful textures and expressive prints mirror the wine’s vibrancy. Both the wine and the brand deliver elegance with personality, making them a perfect match.

Nicolas Feuillatte Brut X Connade

Champagne: Nicolas Feuillatte Brut – R999
Designer: Connade

Bottle
This Réserve Exclusive Brut is all about celebration. Smooth, fruit-forward and refined through lees ageing, it offers depth without losing freshness. As France’s number-one selling champagne for over a decade, it remains a symbol of timeless sophistication.

Fashion
Connade steps confidently into that same sphere of global luxury. Fresh from Paris Fashion Week, where it showcased Spring/Summer 2026, the brand has positioned itself as a rising force in international fashion. Their polished structure, refined detailing, and clear creative identity align perfectly with Nicolas Feuillatte’s heritage and elegance.