Johannesburg, 28 August 2025: The Zone @ Rosebank is preparing to turn heads as it will be hosting a fashion showcase with local designer Andile Cana, the founder of Markedbycana. Taking place on Sunday, 31 August, at Regents Place in the centre, the evening event will showcase Cana’s celebrated collection of hand-painted denim jackets, each piece telling a unique South African story through distinct art and design.
Fashion Meets Storytelling
Markedbycana has become known for its exclusive custom-made jackets that celebrate the lives and legacies of South African icons. Since establishing the brand in 2019, Cana has worked with prominent figures and created pieces that have found their way into international circles. Each jacket is a wearable canvas, blending street style with heritage and giving audiences a chance to experience fashion as storytelling.
The Zone Steps into Style
By hosting this show, The Zone continues to build on its reputation as a destination for creative expression, drawing in visitors who are as inspired by culture as they are by style. Guests can expect a red-carpet showcase followed by a vibrant after-party at Ashisha X, The Zone’s new store and South Africa’s first all-in-one shisha destination offering retail, wholesale, lounge and online services. Live musicians will add to the ambience of the event.
Tickets and Details
The fashion show will run from 19:00 to 22:00, with tickets available through Quicket at R250 for General, R300 for VIP and R400 for VVIP access. Bookings can be made here: quicket.co.za
“I started this #markedbycana 2019 , my journey was painful, being laughed at , but look at where we are now , we going to take over the entire fashion culture. My name is Leeroy Cana, and you don’t know me… yet,” said designer Andile Cana.
Commenting on the event, centre manager Leila Daya said, “We are thrilled to welcome Andile Cana and his Markedbycana event to The Zone. His work captures the energy of South African creativity in such a unique and expressive way. Hosting this show is a natural fit for The Zone and we look forward to an evening that blends fashion, art and cultural pride, where people connect.”
For more information regarding The Zone @ Rosebank, its stores, events and trading hours, visit the centre’s website at thezoneatrosebank.co.za.