“She is a self-taught designer who has taken part in some fashion courses at the local technical college Evelyn Hone and is furthering her training with a more established designer. Before quitting her job at a corporate law firm in 2008, she used to design eye-catching clothes for herself and her sisters from the various …
Swahili Fashion Week 2011: Jamilla Vera Swai (Pictures)
“Jamilla’s love affair with fashion started at the age of 7 after coming across her aunt’s fashion sketches. At high school, she modelled for adverts on local TV station in Maputo as well as designing for the agency she was signed with, Estudio Stilo. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer …
Swahili Fashion Week 2011: Made by Africa (Pictures)
“Launched in 2009, Made by Africa is a uniquely African-produced concept label that produces high quality jersey fashion for men and women. The label features high quality knitted apparel produced by Kibotrade Textiles Ltd, the first Fair-trade registered textile factory in East Africa that has been awarded with the SA 8000 (Social Accountability Standard) official …
Swahili Fashion Week 2011: Patricia Mbela (Pictures)
“Patricia Mbela, has loved fashion and garment construction since childhood. At age 14, she decided that she would become a fashion designer. Her dream came true after high school when she went to study Fashion Design at London’s Central St Martin’s College of Art and Design and then later Kent Institute of Art and Design, …
Swahili Fashion Week 2011: Saffron (Pictures)
“After serving as London’s Matthew Williamson’s intern, Pooja Jeshang had enough unique expertise to be included in the Top 8 Emerging Designers in Swahili Fashion Week 2010. In this year’s Swahili Fashion Week, she plans on showcasing her collection Jambo Afrika S/S RTW and launching her fashion line: Saffron.” Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine …