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PHOTO RCFS: These are participants, and fashion stakeholders after discussions " Made in Rwanda- Made In Africa" discussions in 2019 at Chez Lando Hotel, Kigali

THE FUTURE OF THE FASHION INDUSTRY IN RWANDA: IS COLLABORATION THE KEY TO FASHION INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT?

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Olga Nganzi Samba-Panza (L), founder of O’Poma Designs during the opening of her shop

Central African Republic fashion designer opens operations in Kigali

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Rwanda Fashion Week to celebrate designs from Commonwealth countries

THE RWANDA FASHION WEEK is set to take place during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) and will be celebrating designers from the commonwealth member states. The one-week event will be attended by local and international fashion designers, through the Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF) fashion panel which is to take…

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The founder of O'poma design Madam Oli Nganzi Live today at Rwanda Television #RBA

CHOGM2022: Made in Rwanda Products should be available for the Guests " #OPOMA

The founder of O'poma Design Madam Oli Nganzi, first from the right, Live today at Rwanda Television #RBA with Mrs Moniah Uwimbabazi, the Assistant Director of the RCFS and Mr Luck Nzeyimana, the hoster of Versus show. As Rwanda gears up for the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Governments Meeting (CHOGM)…

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WEEKEND IN KIGALI: Grand Opening O'poma Design Shop, this Saturday

Dear fashion lovers, if you are in Kigali, this is the only place to be. We would like to invite you to our grand opening of The O'poma design Shop. It is scheduled for the 18th of July 2022. We will have a short runway show starting from 3 pm-…

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Kigali international multicultural festival in partnership with the RCFS are looking for models to participate in July 2022 events

CASTING CALL 2022 FOR RUNWAY MODELS

Dear RUNAWAY MODELS We are pleased to invite you to Modeling casting for the Kigali international Multicultural Festival (KIMFEST 2022) scheduled to take place from 16th July, at M hotel. The KIMFEST 2022 is a forum and a multicultural platform that brings people together to celebrate and share our different traditions,…

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Belgian fashion designer Chris Vitj called on Rwandan designers and the business community to at least build one fashion school in Rwanda

Five highlights from Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Kigali 2022

Designs from Zulera Couture, one of the many African designs showcased on the runway THE RECENTLY CONCLUDED Mercedes-Benz fashion week was evident that the fashion scene in Rwanda is steadily growing, as the country positions itself to become the next fashion hub in Africa Over 100 international guests who are…

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How can Private and Public Institutions Support Africa’s Growing Fashion Industry?

How can Private and Public Institutions Support Africa’s Growing Fashion Industry? This is the topic that will be discussed during the virtual conference entitled “The Future of Fashion Industry in Africa”. It will be in the form of a series of thought-provoking panel discussions about the textiles and fashion industry…

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How can Private and Public Institutions Support Africa’s Growing Fashion Industry?

Models showcase Haute Baso women’s designs. / Courtesy.

Rwanda’s fashion brands appear on Beyonce’s online platform

Moshions store in Kigali. / Courtesy. Four Rwandan fashion brands; House of Tayo, Inzuki Designs, Moshions and Haute Baso on Sunday, August 2, saw their creations listed among top African fashion brands that feature on American singer Beyoncé Knowles’ website. The website, beyonce.com, features over a hundred of African fashion houses…

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Rwanda’s fashion brands appear on Beyonce’s online platform

RCFS event now repackaged to promote cultural tourism

The fashion shows are expected to focus on cultural activities to promote tourism and Made-in-Rwanda designs. / Courtesy photos. The next edition of the Rwanda Cultural Fashion Show (RCFS) will feature a series of shows promoting cultural tourism through fashion, as organisers look to reposition the annual event in the…

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