“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: Asis Idarous (Pictures)
“Asia Idarous Khamsin is a Tanzanian fashion designer who has organized a multitude of fashion shows in and out of Tanzania. As director of Fabak Fashions in Dar es Salaam, she organizes the annual Lady in Red and Kanga Za Kale fashion shows. Khamsin’s interest also lies in aiding and promoting young and aspiring designers …
Swahili Fashion Week 2011: Diana Magesa (Pictures)
“Diana Magessa is a fashion designer who was born in Shinyanga, Tanzania but is based in Morogoro, Tanzania. Magessa has taken part in plethora of fashion shows and events such as Swahili Fashion Week 2010. In 2009, Magessa showcased her designs at Miss Universe Tanzania, which was held at Mlimani City in Dar Es Salaam. …
Swahili Fashion Week 2011: Paka Wear (Pictures)
“Gymkhana Hilali is a Tanzanian Fashion designer and owner of the label Paka Wear, who graduated with a degree in Fashion pattern design from Damaellin College in Johannesburg, South Africa. His designs have been showcased in various fashion shows including Swahili Fashion Week, 2010’s Khanga za Kale Fashion Show and 2010’s Lady In Red Fashion …
Swahili Fashion Week 2011: Jacqueline Majebelle (Pictures)
“Spiritual, Christian, artistic and hardworking, Jacqueline Majebelle was born in Tanzania but she moved to London when she was 8 years old. After graduating from Hurling and Chelsea Secondary School, she further encouraged her talent by research and designing, and tried out for Project Runway, only not to get through. Not fazed, she kept on …