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 singer, songwriter, actor, and performing artist Man Martin, in his recent concert.

 Man Martin Rwandan singer, songwriter, actor, and performing artist. in his recent concert- Kigali, in Made by UMUHETO Fashion House 

“UMUHETO fashion house is a brand that is built from the inspiration of our culture as Rwandans and as Africans as well as the environment around us. We want to create a variety of designs so that when a client comes in our shop is able to find what she or he wants” said Talento UMUHETO.

Man Martin Rwandan singer, songwriter, actor, and performing artist. in his recent concert- Kigali, in Made by UMUHETO Fashion House 

“We send a message to our community through the clothes and styles we make. We want to also inspire the community around especially when they see our designs. My colors are black, green and brown. We mix them and we also allow our clients to choose which color combinations they want” Added Talento UMUHETO

Mr. Talento UMUHETO , the CEO and Creative Director of the UMUHETO Fashion House in his designs 

Logo of the UMUHETO Fashion House brand 

Mr. Talento UMUHETO sees the Rwanda fashion industry developing.

“The fashion industry is developing faster, there are many new fashion brands that are establishing and they have talent and unique fashion designs. Rwandans in general value made-in-Rwanda products including the clothes we make. You can see that from the Government officials everyone is supporting local fashion designers. They are wearing made in Rwanda. I see that there is hope for the future when our fashion industry will be competing on the international markets” said Talento UMUHETO

Made by UMUHETO Fashion House 

Made by UMUHETO Fashion House 

 Even though Mr. Talento UMUHETO believes that the Rwanda fashion industry is going to reach far to compete in the international markets. He still sees a slow collaboration between known fashion brands and established, with young and upcoming fashion designers. 

“ I can say that there is a collaboration among fashion designers but those who are on the same level. Upcoming fashion designers, we are in collaboration. But our sisters and brothers who have been here more than 7 to 10 years don’t collaborate. They don’t support their young and upcoming fashion designers. We need a platform that can bring together all established fashion designers and upcoming fashion designers. This will help to build a strong fashion industry where unity can be seen even among fashion entrepreneurs” Said Talento UMUHETO

Made by UMUHETO Fashion House

Made by UMUHETO Fashion House

Made by UMUHETO Fashion House

Made by UMUHETO Fashion House

To continue to inspire and support each other, Mr Talento UMUHETO joined the RANDA Collective which is a group of different local fashion designers who won the competition organized by Arts Rwanda Ubuhanzi. After being selected as the winners, they started their fashion journey and they hope their unity will help maintain their different brands.

“We are 11 fashion designers, we make different products such as clothes, bags, and shoes. Our association has very talented fashion designers. As most of us, we are new. We haven’t attended big fashion shows. But in our plan, we are organizing our big fashion event that will showcase our different creations and designs. We will inform fashion lovers, of a specific plan, the month, and the date soon” said Talento UMUHETO

Mr. Talento UMUHETO at the Rwanda Television with his team models after showcasing live on the RBA

Other photos of the UMUHETO Fashion House in the Department of costume designs for Movies and Theatres 

The slogan of the UMUHETO Fashion House is #INTEGO NI UKUMASHA in Kinyarwanda .Which means " Our target is to hit success "

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