It’s almost that time again- when one of the biggest Cape Town social events of the year takes place! Yes, you’ve guessed it - it’s time to get ready for the J&B Met.

It all started back in the day when the English soldiers in Cape Town wanted to impress the ladies. Back then it was purely about the racing, but today it is one of the biggest social events with horse racing as only one part of it!

Designers from all over are working night and day, as this is one of the most important events to ‘advertise’ brilliantly designed South African fashion. If you ever needed a reason to dress up, then this is the Cape Town event where you can live up to your wildest fashion fantasies (just remember to stick to the theme!).

As you can guess J&B whiskey is the main sponsor of this event. They push ridiculous amounts of money into this renowned Cape Town social event- apparently as much as R2 000 000! Luckily, this does not influence the ticket prices, which are currently selling for a mere R125.

This popular Cape Town event is followed by a massive after-party. Hosted by South Africa’s premier radio station- 5FM- this party is rumored to rock your soul! It seems that everything at the J&B Met is larger than life, and in keeping with previous years, 2008’s after-party will be just as big- if not bigger!

For only R110 you can join one of the biggest parties of the year. It will take place behind the J&B Met Hospitality Village and you can expect to boogie on an open air dance floor to ear-stomping sounds and magnificent lighting, while VJ graphics and booming surrounds you.

It sounds magnificent doesn’t it? If you want to be seen with the who’s who of Cape Town’s happening social scene, be sure to be at the J&B Met on 26 January 2008.

Dress to impress! The theme this year is Connect Couture and the secret is to dress in plums, patterns, and metallics- obviously connected in the most interesting way. Your style might just earn you and your partner the Most Elegant Couple award!

BE THERE!