Swahili Fashion Week, one of the biggest annual fashion events in the whole of East and Central Africa is set to host its 10th anniversary this year at the Sea Cliff Hotel in Tanzania.
The Fashion Week which was founded and created by celebrated Pan African couturier from Tanzania, Mustafa Hassanali in 2008 aims at providing a platform for fashion and accessory designers from Swahili speaking countries and beyond to showcase their talent, market their creativity and network with local clientele and the international fashion industry.
This is to emphasize that fashion is an income generating creative industry, meanwhile promoting a Made in Africa concept.
The Swahili Fashion Week 2017 will mark the 10th anniversary of the annual event and will consist of 3 days of runway shows, pop up stores and an awards show on each day celebrating the best of best in various sections within the fashion industry from the 1st to 3rd of December.
#SFW2017 Runway Schedule
- FRIDAY, 1st DECEMBER
Bonuzi
Jina Langu Ni
Shahbazaa Sayed
House of Prisar
House of Alfaafa (South Africa)
Hair Show by Rehema Samo
Tngazy
Miizu (Malawi)
Kiulah
Dortish Style
Handmade from Tanzania & Abby Lewis
Stella Customised (Kenya)
Samz Samuel Zebedayo
Bobo Mbanga Shostyle (South Africa)
Naledi Tanzania
SFW AWARDS
- SATURDAY, 2nd DECEMBER
Washington Benbella – Emerging designers competition
The Tribe Called (Zimbabwe)
Kasikana Collection
Gifted hand
Sofia
South of Sahara (Zimbabwe)
Wildaid
Martho Jabo (Uganda)
Mahdish Designer
Enjimaasai Fashion
Jreason Lagos (Nigeria)
Chuwa Fashion
Moshany star look
Milly Z
Kahvarah
Sairiamu
SFW AWARDS
- SUNDAY, 3rd December
Jamilla Vera Swai
Martin Kadinda
Mkwandule Son
Kai Divo Collection (Uganda)
Bijoux Trendy
Kibout
Zargue Sia (Zimbabwe)
Beryl Qouture (Uganda)
Lucky Creations
Del Africa Fashion (Nigeria)
Afrika Sana
Palse Johannesburg (South Africa)
Kiki’s fashion
SFW AWARDS
Some of The Award Categories include
- Accessory Designer of the Year
- African Designer of the Year
- Designer of the Year
- East African Designer of the Year
- East African Journalist of the Year
- East African Journalist of the Year
- East African Model of the Year
- Fashion Blog of the Year
- Fashion Journalist of the Year
- Fashion Photographer of the Year
- Female Model of the Year
For the full list and other information visit www.swahilifashion.com