SWAHILI FASHION WEEK IS HERE

“Discover what makes Africa Beautiful”

Unveil the newest window in to African Fashion as Tanzania marks the launch of its first ever Swahili fashion week!

An eclectic mix of Swahili culture ensconced with chic style; Swahili Fashion week is the dawn of a new era. Initiating a dynamic and promising platform for the fashion industry in Tanzania, the Swahili Fashion Week is a coming together of talented designers from across the country under one stand to showcase their unique and truly African creations.

This is not only a potential point for existing designers but also an opportune moment for upcoming aspiring designers in the country.

Starting this year (this would be the start of the annual property) as a two day event, the Swahili Fashion Week will be spread over November 5th & 6th at the Diamond Jubilee Hall in Dar es Salaam. The two days will be fashionably action packed with established designers showcasing their ensembles on day 1 and aspiring designers making waves on day 2.

What’s more? Not only will the event be at par with globally acclaimed fashion weeks but for the first time M Net - Face of Africa Models 2008 will strut the ramp ride in Dar es Salaam on November 5th; celebrating the spirit of the Swahili Fashion week truly unveiling what makes Africa beautiful.

The Swahili fashion week is a combined effort and displays immaculate potential as a new-fangled path breaking event.

Mustafa Hassanali, a renowned household name in Tanzanian Fashion has played a pivotal role in originating this fashion week. Hassanali’s comment on the Swahili fashion week “ As one of the premier designers in the country it has always been my vision not only to further my creations in Tanzanian Fashion but also to promote the industry on the whole. Tanzania has so many established and budding talented designers that the Swahili Fashion week was a much needed platform to enhance African fashion eventually placing it on the global Map”

Roundtrip Events, Tanzania which has to its credit innumerable successful events in the country came on board to back this noble effort on the insistence of Mustafa Hassanali. No wonder then, with their active participation one is sure to witness world class production conforming to International quality standards, state-of-the-art sound and light display, superlative entertainment & seamless execution.

Mustafa Hassanali & Roundtrip Events Tanzania are working in tandem and it is their vision to make the Swahili Fashion Week a globally celebrated event scaling greater heights in its coming years eventually affiliating it with International Fashion Weeks. The two together have brought on board aficionados from varied fields that are sure to augment the scope of the event.

Jan Malan Umzimgeli Productions from South Africa have to their credit innumerable fashion events throughout the continent and the rest of the world! The makers of the famous Face of Africa Model Search, Jan Malan as official Show Directors will add a unique dimension to the prolific Swahili Fashion Week.

Jan Malan commented “It makes us extremely proud to be part of a dynamic initiative which is sure to take African Fashion to a new echelon. As makers of the Mnet Face of Africa model search and other innumerable globally acclaimed fashion events, it is our keen objective to enhance the scope of the Swahili Fashion Week which is an excellent platform for the Tanzanian Fashion Industry. The models of the Mnet Face of Africa contest are extremely excited to be part of this venture and we at Jan Malan are looking forward to make this event a super success!”

The key partners who have shown immense enthusiasm towards the project are - Zain as the official Communications Partner who demonstrated the initiative to be part of this historic week for Tanzania.

And other partners like British Council as Cultural Partner, Radio Partner Clouds FM, Official Airline Partner Air Tanzania, Print Media Partner Mwananchi Communications, Official Television Partner Africa Media Group, Food & Beverage by City Garden, NIDA Textile Mills, Security by Ultimate Security, Post Event Celebrations at Dar Alive Beach Bar.

So what are you waiting for? Tap your fashionable side and get ready to visit African Fashion like never before. An amalgamation of copious talent, culture and style all under one roof; Come discover what makes You and Africa truly beautiful!