Diversity, Creativity, Colour meet the Runway at Zimbabwe Fashion Showcase 2016 UK
Published: 13 August 2016 | by Mike Tashaya
Designers 'RAAAH Tsitsi Fred Knitwear, Pesnique, House of Hohwa,
S Vingo and guest designer Braid Couture took to the stage with their
creative, elegant and inspiring collections on the opening night at the
2nd Annual Zimbabwe Fashion Showcase which took place at the 'Mac
Birmingham.
As the models hit the runway in the various
collections it had the audience looking in awe as they erupted with hand
claps and head gestures of approval.
The event which spanned over 2 days was hosted by BBC Radio Leicester's 'Kevin Ncube' and actress/presenter 'Nyasha Michelle'.
In
attendance was the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Carl Rice and
Lady Mayoress Mrs Deed Curry who opened the event with a welcome speech.
Entertainment
on the night was provided by 'Uzambezi Traditional Dancers', as they
took to the stage with their traditional sounds and dance, they had the
crowd entertained and engaged non-stop.
"The
collections were all remarkable and yet unique in their own special
way" said Zimbabwe Fashion Showcase founder Chiedza Dawn Ziyambe.
"The
platform was created to showcase and promote the creative efforts of
Zimbabwe's emerging and talented designers/sytlists and I am delighted
we are able to do just that".
The main sponsors of the event were World Remit, Integrar & Radiant Glo. The event was also supported by BAWR, BEN TV, Bespoke Gifts, GBI Business Hub and Reminisce Messages.
Also
attending all the way from Ireland was by multiple award-winning
make-up artist Mercy Kudakwashe who saw to it that all the models looked
flawless.
- Mike Tashaya