![From left Model Sandrine Mucyo CEO & Manager of the Stage Fashion Showcase and Franco Kabano at the Stage Fashion Showcase 20234 pre-event Institut Francais in Kigali [Photo Credit: SFS]](/media/k2/items/cache/319a6b58175c8348e5b537a311344d30_L.jpg)
![From left is WYNE KIRABO Ugandan fashion designer based in Barcelona and Maximilien Kolbe from Rwanda, a fashion expert and founder of KOLBE brand [Photo Credit: WM]](/media/k2/items/cache/2ee6f501a6569cf213987ad1c50a88aa_M.jpg)
Adopting Sustainable Fashion Practices and Understanding the Market's Needs
Adopting Sustainable Fashion Practices and Understanding the Market's Needs Fashion Trends Africa by RCFS recently organized a virtual conference bringing together fashion designers and experts from East Africa and beyond. Participants from Uganda, Kenya, Ghana, Ethiopia, Spain, and Rwanda convened to discuss the current state and future prospects of the…
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Do East African Fashion Designers Understand Sustainable Fashion? A Fashion Expert Weighs In
Do East African Fashion Designers Understand Sustainable Fashion? A Fashion Expert Weighs In Sustainable fashion has gained traction in many East African countries, with local designers increasingly aware of its importance. However, according to a fashion expert interviewed by RCFS's MEDIA, there's still a significant gap in understanding and implementing…
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![Tanzania Fashion Festival featured more than 15 fashion designers who showcased unique and quality designs [Photo Credit: TFF ]](/media/k2/items/cache/c66733db6fd9c6779ab24f57f69f5201_M.jpg)
The Tanzania Fashion Festival 2024: Runway Built on Water [PHOTOS]
The Tanzania Fashion Festival 2024: Runway Built on Water The Tanzania Fashion Festival 2024 has reimagined the traditional fashion show concept with its latest event, held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the Terrace Hall in Slipway Hotel, Masaki, Dar es Salaam. This year's edition captivated attendees with its innovative…
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Virtual Conference: THE STATE OF EAST AFRICAN FASHION AND SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
Virtual Conference: THE STATE OF EAST AFRICAN FASHION AND SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES In the photo, these are shoes made by UZURI K & Y, made of recycled tires: UZURI K&Y is an African-inspired eco-friendly shoe brand that champions sustainability through its innovative use of the 4R technology: recycling, reusing, recovering, and reducing car…
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![In the photo: Olivier Niyitanga in Moscow, the founder and Creative Designer at Tanga Designs, a fashion brand based in Rwanda [Photo Credit: Tanga]](/media/k2/items/cache/f68bc1606a499c66a1eabd66e99d6817_S.jpg)
What Will Tanga Designs Gain from Moscow Fashion Week 2024? African Presence Makes Waves
What Will Tanga Designs Gain from Moscow Fashion Week 2024? African Presence Makes Waves" The fashion world is abuzz with excitement as the BRICS+ Fashion Summit and Moscow Fashion Week 2024 take center stage in the heart of Russia. This year's events have broken boundaries, inviting participants from beyond the…
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![In the photo from right is Moses Turahirwa Creative Designer of Moshions on the runway during the Inzozi Fashion Experience 2024, 14 September ,in Italy [Photo Credit: KS1]](/media/k2/items/cache/963c54073e784a324883122381877c85_S.jpg)
Kwanda Season 1 and Moshions: Inzozi Fashion Experience 2024 in the Heart of the Forest
Kwanda Season 1 and Moshions: Inzozi Fashion Experience 2024 in the Heart of the Forest Across Africa, established fashion designers and brands are pushing creative boundaries like never before. From crafting unique garments to setting up innovative studios, organizing captivating photoshoots, and staging self-produced fashion shows to promote new collections,…
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![In the photo, second from the right is Dr. Alice Ikuzwe, Deputy Principal in Charge of Academics and Training at RP-IPRC Kigali, and Mr. Maximilien Kolbe Uwayo Hategekimana, Chief Executive Officer of Kuza Africa Ltd after signing the MOU [Photo Crediti: Kuza Africa]](/media/k2/items/cache/1519e954ae6bd629544356cae3e51766_S.jpg)
What Fashion Entrepreneurs Will Benefit from the Kuza Africa and RP-IPRC Kigali Partnership?
What Fashion Entrepreneurs Will Benefit from the Kuza Africa and RP-IPRC Kigali Partnership? In a significant move for Rwanda's fashion industry, September 2024 marked a bustling month for Kuza Africa, culminating in a groundbreaking partnership with the Rwanda Polytechnic - Integrated Polytechnic Regional College Kigali (RP-IPRC Kigali). This collaboration promises…
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![[In photo; Collection made by Italian fashion designer DIDA, then a collection made by Ethiopian fashion designer Jesacudo, and collection made by Tanzanian fashion brand BK Brands]](/media/k2/items/cache/2d535442c2c0b0669d8f5a051ed00bcc_S.jpg)
Who are the 10 Confirmed Fashion Designers at the 17th Edition of Swahili Fashion Week & Awards 2024?
Who are 10 Confirmed Fashion Designers at the 17th Edition of Swahili Fashion Week & Awards 2024? The 17th Edition of Swahili Fashion Week & Awards 2024 is set to showcase the best of East African fashion, with a particular focus on boosting Tanzania's fashion industry. This prestigious event brings…
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