Fewer Local Fashion Designers were Able To sell During the Kwita Izina 2023 Ceremony Week
The 19th of Kwita Izina 2023 ceremony week was not normal for local fashion designers as used to be in the past years when Kigali was always booming with fashion shows, popups- sales, and exhibitions of Made in Rwanda. Namers of the 19th Kwita Izina 2023 Ceremony in Musanze District…
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VITALITY Collection 2023 Released: Inside NTARE GITARE Clothing Brand
"At NTARE GITARE we are very intentional with our designs, what kind of designs, what is it teaching the public, and what fabrics are we using like, for example, we focus on using fabrics that are eco friendly, namely Linen, cotton, and wool," said Ms. Angel Mutoni CEO & Creative…
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Nigerian winner of Fashionomics Africa competition says sustainable design, mentorship key to success
When Nigerian designer Gift Raji found out that her clothing and accessory designs had won Fashionomics Africa’s(link is external) $3,000 prize for sustainable fashion, it wasn’t only the cash prize that had her excited. The founder and creative director of Lagos-based brand Lohije said she saw the win as an opportunity to…
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UMUHETO Fashion House: Uniqueness of the Umuheto1 Collections 2023 Released
UMUHETO Fashion House was founded in 2020 by Olvier Harerimana AKA Talento UMUHETO. Mr Talento is a talented upcoming fashion designer who has been showcasing unique creations and his brand is inspired by culture and environment. Different fashion lovers in Kigali started to give him attention after styling well-known Rwandan…
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Digital Skills for Fashion Entrepreneurs: Video by Fashionomics Africa
In Africa, a lot has changed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Like any other sector, the pandemic had a huge impact on the fashion industry. However, It was also an opportunity for African fashion designers to gain visibility, especially for those who immediately took advantage of social media.…
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The Africa A La Mode 2023 is scheduled on September 21 in Kigali: What to Expect
“This initiative celebrates fashion diversity, fosters cultural exchange, promotes local economies, empowers local designers, and champions sustainable practices. Bringing it to Kigali made sense as we recognize that Africa is the cradle of life, we wanted to bring it to the roots” said Corhinn Brunot Chief Executive Officer of Africa A…
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How the African Development Bank’s Fashionomics Africa Program is Nurturing the Continent’s Textile and Apparel Industry
Editor’s note: this blog originally ran in “Textiles” magazine, the subscriber-based publication of the Textiles Institute in the United Kingdom PHOTO: A recent Fashionomics Africa masterclass held in Nairobi By Bintou Sadio Diallo In Africa the fashion and textile industry is the second largest sector after agriculture. With an estimated market…
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A Fashion Designer Who Inspires His Community How to Style: CEO and Founder of Tanga Designs
“August and September are mine. When you are a fashion designer you are there also to inspire others especially the community around how to style. Some people don’t know how to choose colors or how to match different colors. I am happy to inspire fashion lovers” said Olivier Niyitanga, the…
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