Moshions: Turahirwa Moses' Journey from Jail to Paris Runway

Moshions, the renowned Rwandan fashion house founded by Moses Turahirwa in 2015, has garnered attention for its latest collection, INFARANSA. However, the brand's success has been met with mixed reactions, particularly due to Turahirwa's recent past.

[PHOTO- Turahirwa Moses in Nyarugenge Court, in Kigali the capital city of Rwanda]

After a stint in jail, Turahirwa, the creative force behind Moshions, has been on a journey to revive his brand's former glory. The INFARANSA collection, recently showcased at the prestigious Theatre Chaillot in Paris, was intended to be a triumphant return to the fashion world. However, some fashion enthusiasts have expressed concerns about the collection's perceived lack of creativity and the designer's apparent stress-induced state.

Models in backstage at the Theatre Chaillot in Paris, waiting to showcase the INFARANSA Collection by Moshion [PHOTO KS1]

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One fashion enthusiast from Kigali, who spoke to RCFS's MEDIA, remarked, "When I see the photos of his recent collection INFARANSA, I remember his recent story from the jail. To be honest, I think he looks stressed in his creations nowadays." This sentiment echoes the concerns of some that Turahirwa's recent experiences may have impacted his creative process.

Turahirwa [Right in a black jacket ] at the Theatre Chaillot in Paris, doing some fitting with a model "INFARANSA Collection" by Moshion [PHOTO KS1]

Another fashion enthusiast from Kigali shared a similar view, stating, "I don't think people are interested in his collections nowadays. I also think creativity is not as it was before he was jailed." These comments highlight the challenges Turahirwa faces in regaining the trust and admiration of his audience.

A Model doing sitting "INFARANSA Collection" by Moshion at Theatre Chaillot in Paris  [PHOTO KS1]

Despite the mixed reactions, Turahirwa's determination to showcase his collection at the Theatre Chaillot in Paris is a testament to his resilience. However, the event failed to draw a significant crowd, according to the Rwandan community living in France, raising questions about the collection's overall success.

Turahirwa in a black jacket  at the Theatre Chaillot in Paris, doing some fitting with a model "INFARANSA Collection" by Moshion [PHOTO KS1]

As Moshions navigates this critical juncture, the fashion world watches with anticipation to see if Turahirwa can recapture the magic that once propelled his brand to international acclaim, dressing world celebrities and heads of state. Only time will tell if the INFARANSA collection marks a new beginning or a fleeting moment in the brand's journey.

"INFARANSA Collection" by Moshion shocased at the Theatre Chaillot in Paris, France [PHOTO KS1]

 INFARANSA Collection by Moshion [PHOTO KS1]

INFARANSA Collection by Moshion [PHOTO KS1]

 INFARANSA Collection by Moshion [PHOTO KS1]

 INFARANSA Collection by Moshion [PHOTO KS1]

INFARANSA Collection by Moshion [PHOTO KS1]

THE RCFS'S MEDIA