The team from Afrikan Fashion TV as well as international fashion designers are set to grace the September Fashion issue taking place this Saturday, September 3, 2016, at the Fife Avenue shopping centre.
The designers from South Africa, Bongane Shabangu of Indwandwe Couture and Nokwakha Qobo of Nokwakha who will present their latest offerings for the Spring Summer 2017 season.
They will be accompanied by models Candice Bonolo and Musty.
Twelve local designers have taken upon the task themselves to produce the show notwithstanding the country’s economic challenges which have led to the continuous collapse of the clothing and textile industry.
In an effort to foster local fashion retail; delegates, merchandisers and influential celebrities have been invited to the affair.
The organisers anticipate that sound business deals will come out of this event.
Tapfumanei Munenge, one of the designers organising the event said, “We mean business and we are playing our part in rebuilding the industry, one stitch at a time.”
The panel of local designers includes award-winning Nompumelelo Marilyn Samambgwa of Noe eS, Tapfumanei Munenge, Claudia Byron, Ishmael Tsakatsa of Zargue’sia, Ngoni Motsi of Chenna Nenni, Mehreen Kamal of Reen Zara, Sarudzai Murungu, Natsai Mujuru of Gems of Dune, Lauryn Chisikwa of House of Lau, Kimberly Masimbe of House of KikiM, Saneliso Mpofu of Sanah Designs, and David Mnaba of The web.
“The unexpected is to be expected at the show and we promise to deliver nothing other than a complete fashion show buffet.” said Samambgwa, the event director.
Tickets will be available from Athienitis and on the door at $10 general and $30 VIP access to front row and the pre-cocktail party.
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