Play Energy Drink and The Sobering Podcast are back with the second instalment of their boundary-pushing event series. Set to take place on 27 June 2025, this Play Sobering Mixer will bring together South Africa’s leading voices in fashion, styling, and creative brand-building for a dynamic and engaging conversation about the culture, business, and future of fashion.
Power Play and The Sobering Podcast launched the Play Sobering Mixer series as a platform to spark critical, high-energy conversations that explore creativity, culture, and identity through the lens of music, fashion, and self-expression. The inaugural Mixer took a deep dive into 30 years of democracy in music, featuring industry legends like Kabelo Mabalane, Refilwe Ramogase, Ms Cosmo, and JR in conversation with The Sobering Podcast’s Kabelo “Fratpacker” Moremi. The event set a new tone for how brands can drive meaningful cultural discourse.
Now, the conversation shifts from music to fashion – a natural next step in the cultural dialogue, and an equally rich terrain for expression and innovation. The Fashion Mixer will focus on what it takes to build a fashion brand, the creativity and hustle behind iconic style moments, and the shifting landscape of fashion in South Africa and beyond.
The event will feature a curated panel consisting of designers, stylists, and creative entrepreneurs, all sharing their insights on what it means to navigate the fashion world today. Whether it’s the challenge of breaking into the industry, styling some of the continent’s biggest stars, or pushing boundaries through design. This Mixer will unpack the mechanics of creativity in fashion with both heart and intellect.
“Fashion has always been a language of resistance, expression, and reinvention,” says Kabelo “Fratpaker” Moremi of The Sobering Podcast. “This Mixer is about celebrating that, while also giving space to the people doing the work behind the scenes to shape the culture through their style and vision.”
True to the spirit of Power Play, the Play Sobering Mixer is more than just a panel discussion – it’s a high-energy, immersive experience designed to bring together industry professionals, fashion students, and style lovers under one roof. Guests can expect not only sharp conversation but also opportunities to network, share ideas, and celebrate the people shaping the future of South African fashion.
“Power Play is proud to continue this partnership with The Sobering Podcast,” says Sindi Thwala, Power Play Marketing Manager. “Through the Play Sobering Mixer series, we’re investing in the people and conversations that are building the culture, challenging norms, and inspiring a new generation of creatives. This fashion edition is going to be something special.”
Set with fashion as the theme, attendees are encouraged to show up in their boldest looks, ready to engage, learn, and connect. Whether you’re an aspiring designer, a fashion student, a seasoned stylist, or simply someone who lives for the drip, this is your invitation to the conversation.
The Play Sobering Mixer: Fashion Edition takes place on 27 June 2025 in Johannesburg. Stay tuned for the full speaker lineup and venue announcement coming soon.
