NIVEA Black & White and Lindani Styling brought Black & White Meets Summer to The View Boutique Hotel in Auckland Park, marking founder Lindani Ndwandwa’s 15 years in the fashion industry.
The day celebrated a career shaped by creative growth, personal expression and the confidence to keep moving forward. While there was an immediate connection between NIVEA Black & White and Lindani’s expression of fashion through black and white, the partnership went beyond clothing. It was grounded in the shared belief that confidence is built long before the world sees the final moment. Fifteen years, expressed through fashion.
For Lindani, Black & White Meets Summer was both a reflection on how far he has come and a statement about where he is going next. The fashion experience moved from the timeless confidence of black and white into the colour, freedom and energy of summer. NIVEA Black & White creators Sipokhule N and Chad Jones took to the runway, while Gina Koffman hosted the day, which featured performances by Langa Mavuso and the SSM Music & Arts Soweto Orchestra.
“For me, styling has always been about more than creating a look. It is about understanding who someone is and helping them feel confident in how they show up,” says Lindani Ndwandwa. “Fifteen years later, I am proud of how far I have come, but I am even more excited about where I am going.”
The partnership forms part of NIVEA Black & White’s Own Your Moment campaign, which celebrates the unseen work, preparation and self-belief that give people the confidence to step forward authentically.
“Confidence does not suddenly appear when someone steps into the room. It is built in all the small, unseen moments that come before it,” says Yolanda Katsha, Brand Manager at Beiersdorf, “Own Your Moment recognises that journey and helps people feel protected, prepared and ready to show up as themselves.”
The story also comes to life through a hero film featuring NIVEA Black & White creators Sishi, Chad, CJ, FreshByCaddy and Sphokuhle N. Through their personal stories, they reflect on the experiences that have shaped them, the work that happens away from public view and what owning their moment means in their own lives.
NIVEA Black & White supports those everyday moments with 72-hour sweat and odour protection, together with anti-stain protection that helps guard black clothing against white marks and white clothing against yellow stains. It’s new fragrance collection adds freshness and scent to the preparation ritual, helping people feel protected and ready to step out.
Because the moment may belong to the world, but the confidence to step into it begins with you. NIVEA Black & White helps you step forward with confidence. Own Your Moment.