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Circular Economy and Sustainability in Africa: Fashion and Textiles

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What to Expect in 2024: Fashion Industry and Made In Rwanda

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The Night of Fashion Alongside the Trace Awards & Festival 2023 #MadeinRwanda

High fashion and creativity during Trace Awards and Festival 2023, the biggest continental music event. It was organized by the global music powerhouse and Afro-music tastemaker Trace which was marking its 20th anniversary with the launch of the Trace Awards & Festival in Kigali City, the capital of Rwanda. Trace…

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Who are the Top 10 Rwandan Fashion Designers to Watch in 2023?

The fashion industry in Rwanda is a force to be reckoned with, with many fashion designers spreading their wings and flying the Rwandan flag high. Here are some of the best designers in Rwanda’s budding fashion scene. 1. Joselyne Umutoniwase- Rwanda Clothing Joselyne Umutoniwase CEO & Founder of the Rwanda…

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Miss Burundi 2023: What was Lacking Behind Attires & Fashion Styles?

It is not only in Burundi where you will hear critical comments about clothes and fashion styles in the pageants, especially "Miss or Mrs." Miss Burundi 2023 contestants Most African countries still respect their culture in terms of fashion and styling. However, colonization changed the way Africans used to think…

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BUILDING THE COMPETENCE OF AFRICA’S FASHION INDUSTRIES

Over the last decade, Africa’s fashion industries have come into the spotlight and their potential for powering economic growth and development continues to be evident. The desired development of Africa’s fashion industries also places a demand on countries, to build the capacity to achieve growth. With that in mind, the…

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CELESTIN NTAWIREMA CEO & FOUNDER OF RWANDA CULTURAL FASHION SHOW - file

Cultural fashion is my calling- Ntawirema

The cultural fashion industry in Rwanda is on the move. Celestin Ntawirema, a man who has been at the helm of promoting Rwandan culture through fashion is optimistic that the future of the local fashion industry is bright. Ntawirema is the chief executive officer of Rwanda Cultural Fashion Show (RCFS),…

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Fashion Moments That Rocked In 2017

THE year 2017 saw the substantial transformation in the local fashion industry propelled by the Made-in-Rwanda campaign. Local designers made an impression not only on the local scene but also on the international arena. From local fashion shows to international runway shows, Rwanda was represented. As the year comes to…

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White Shoes Are Not For Everyone - Ntawirema

Celestin Best Ntawirema is the CEO of Rwanda Culture Fashion Show and founder of film house IRIS-Pro 1000 Hills Ltd. His goal is to support artistry and culture through dance, music, fashion and film. He spoke to Society Magazine’s Stephen Kalimba about his sense of style. How would you describe…

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