Check Out South Africa’s Marrianne Fassler’s SS16/17 Camoflage, Floral & Print Collection
Marianne Fassler presents a beautiful playful floral collection fit for the young at heart. The South African designer has created a set of masterpiece designs with an experimental clash of print, texture and silhouette. Garments, styled impeccably by designer Rich Mnisi, range from the brand’s signature fun frock, to flowing feminine evening gowns to tailored […]
The sky is the limit for designer, Lady Ceekay
IN a country saddled with harrowing economic woes and liquidity challenges, Lady Ceekay — a local fashion designer — is keeping afloat. Cecilia Kwashira (32) studied cutting and designing at Kudanana Technical College in Mutare in 2002. She moved to Harare and started her business in 2005 at her backyard, serving a small niche of […]
Tanzania Starts Training Tailors As Ban On 2nd Hand Clothes Loom
Tanzania has started a program to train tailors in anticipation of plans to implement a regional ban on the importation of second-hand clothes and footwear by 2019. According to the East African, Jenista Mhagama, Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office said the training programmes will equip young Tanzanians with tailoring skills. The skilled […]
Zimbabwean Fashion designer rocks Durban fair
LOCAL fashion designer Sidumiso Tshuma showcased his knight-themed collection at the Durban Exhibition Centre in South Africa on Wednesday last week to great acclaim. Tshuma — who is well-known for his clothing brand, Shadow by Sidumiso — participated at the fair held at Durban Exhibition Centre as part of the “twinning” relationship between Bulawayo and […]
Zimbabwean model set to compete in Malaysia
Zimbabwean model, Letwin Tiwaringe is expected to compete in the Miss Cosmopolitan World Pageant to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia this month. Media sources say that Tiwaringe will be leaving for Malaysia on September 11 for the event that will be held at the end of the month. “Camping begins on September 12 […]
KOKONUT STYLIST TO REPRESENT SWAZILAND IN ETHIOPIA, PARIS
MBABANE – Swazi fashion has reached the pinnacle of international standards, as Kokonut Stylist has been selected to represent Swaziland in the African Union – Africa Fashion Reception 2016. Kokonut Stylist is a local contemporary high-fashion brand founded by Koko Shabangu. The African Union Commission is set to host the Africa Fashion Reception at the […]
Designer Spotlight : Mozambican Fashion Designer Duk Azad
The 18 years old Mozambican, is a big fashion fanatic. Duke’s fashion journey started when he learnt to design and make his own style’s of clothes at the age of 16. “when I was 16 years old, I always designed for my self and my young sister,” duk says. The self-taught fashion designer’s biggest dream was to become a model. Early this year he […]
2016 MTV VMAs: Best Dressed Stars on the Red Carpet
From Beyoncé to Britney, see the best dressed stars on the red carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, August 28, at Madison Square Garden in NYC! Beyonce and Blue Ivy The “Sorry” singer wore a semi-sheer, mint gown with a feathered statement collar and Lorraine Schwartz jewels, while her little […]