Africa Fashion Week 2011: Mustafa Hassanali ‘Uhuru’ Collection (Pictures)

Tanzanian designer Mustafa Hassanali recently unveiled his ‘Uhuru’ collection at Africa Fashion Week 2011. “The collection embodies the flora and fauna of Tanzania, the Warm hospitality of its people, the rich natural resources of the nation but more importantly so built on the principles of the founding father of the Nation, Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere” …

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African Designer: Enter the Emerging Designers Competition by Swahili Fashion Week

Swahili Fashion Week Presents the Emerging Designers Competition. Deadline to apply is August 15th, 2011. See flyer for more details. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital publication demystifying the image of Africans in the west through contemporary African fashion and celebrating the brilliant woman in business and leadership, with …

Mustafa Hassanali- 2010 “PARFUM D’AMOUR” Collection

Tanzania’s doctor turned designer Mustafa Hassanali launched his first collection of 2010 at the Cameroon Premiere Fashion Festival, Afric Collection earlier this month. Titled “Parfum d’Amour,” the collection was, according to the designer, “a sensual collection inspired by the love of life. . . it’s a collection for woman (with) confidence, power and prestige.” Here …