Tiffany Lo – Art in Tanzania Internship
1: Doreen Mashika
Based in Zanzibar, Doreen Mashika’s designs blend traditional Tanzanian styles and fabrics with a contemporary edge. Doreen Mashika has done collaborations with clothing brands such as Anthropologie and Edun. Her brand has been named Vogue’s favorite shop in Zanzibar.
2: Anne Kiwia
Anne Kiwia founded her brand in 2012. Inspired by the busy and colourful streets of Dar es Salaam, Anne Kiwia’s headbands are made from vintage fabrics found in the markets of Dar es Salaam. Her vibrant, up-cycled headbands have been featured in several magazines and various platforms, including Vogue Magazine.
3: Mustafa Hassanali
Mustafa Hassanali was a medical doctor before he started fashion design as a hobby. Since then, his career has flourished as he has showcased his designs in over 21 countries worldwide. His designs have been worn by individuals such as the supermodel Naomi Campbell and 1999 Miss Tanzania, Hoyce Temu, who wore one of his first creations, a signature evening gown. In 2008, Hassanali launched Swahili Fashion Week, creating a platform for both established and emerging designers and models. Swahili Fashion Week is now one of the most significant fashion events in East and Central Africa.
4: KiKi Fashion by Kiki Zimba
Kiki’s Fashion was founded by Christine Kissa Zimbia , who is popularly known as Kiki Zimba. With stylish dresses and skirts, Kiki’s Fashion is sure to capture one’s imagination with their beautiful designs.
5: Naledi Fashion House by Kemi Kalikawe
Kemi Kalikawe is the founder of Naledi Fashion House, which she established in 2008. Kalikawe was first an interior designer before she entered the fashion industry. Naledi Fashion House designs are all created by Kemi Kalikawe herself, who designs ready-to-wear, casual, and contemporary Afro-urban fashion for both women and men.
6: Eve Collection by Evelyn Rugemalira
Evelyn Rugemalira is the creative director of the Eve Collections brand. Her designs are sophisticated and bold, with something for every occasion. Evelyn has had the opportunity to dress several Tanzanian celebrities, such as Madame Rita Paulsen of Bongo Star, Wema Septu, a well-known Tanzanian businesswoman and actress, as well as Miss Tanzania 2012.
7: Jamilla Vera Swai
Jamilla Vera Swai’s brand is chic and glamorous. Jamilla first developed an interest in fashion when she came across her aunt’s fashion sketches as a young girl, and her vibrant designs are sure to catch the eye.
8: Khadija Mwanamboka
Considered one of the top trailblazers and trendsetters in the Tanzanian fashion industry, Khadija Mwanamboka is a veteran in the industry, having worked in fashion for over two decades. Besides fashion, she also enjoys giving back to her community through her organisation, Tanzania Mitindo House, a not-for-profit social initiative that utilises fashion design in the country to support community-based charities focused on assisting orphans affected by HIV/AIDS.
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Nyimbo, E. (2018, May 28). The unstoppable fashion designers In Tanzania: Zoomtanzania. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
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