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Pan
African designer, Mustafa
Hassanali pursues fashion as a religion.
Being Tanzania’s premier and most celebrated
wedding and evening gown designer. With an
A-list clientele, Hassanali is
considered a fashionista personified.
Mustafa Hassanali, who having showcased
in 26 Cities in 17Countries
Globally has also been named One of Africa’s Top
Male Fashion designer by UK’s NEW
AFRICAN WOMAN, Kenya Airways In-flight Magazine
December 2012 issue mentioned him as one of the 6
person to look out for in 2013. In 2011
he was also selected by the minister of
youth information, Culture and Sports as a
steering committee member for the selection of
Tanzania National attire.
AFROTURE
Afroture Collection is aptly named where “Afro” a
short for Africa and “ture” short
for French Word Couture and English word Future,
which summates into the bright Future of African
Fashion. This Collection depicts the usage of
East African Cotton fabric “Kitenge” turning
them into signature Mustafa Hassanali Evening
Gowns. This Collection embodies the spirit,
elegance and glamour of the true statuesque
beauty of Africa which has, will and always be
in vogue.
Mustafa Hassanali showcase at
AFI Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Africa 2013,
will be his TENTH show in SOUTH
AFRICA
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AHEAD OF THE SWAHILI FASHION WEEK IN DECEMBER 2015
DO MUSTAFA HASSANALI SPREAD HIS WINGS TO PORT
HARCOURT
AMANI COLLECTION: #FASHION4PEACE
MUSTAFA HASSANALI will Launch his #fashion4peace campaign
Collection Aptly NamedAMANI(Kiswahili
word for Peace), in Port Harcourt, which will Be
Hassanali’s 31st
City Globally to Showcase and his Show
at the African
Fashion Design Week will be his Third
Show in Nigeria on 11th October.
The AMANI
Collection is Inspired by The warmth
from the Rays of Sunshine which embodies the
various facets of Tranquility.
Using this
Collection, Mustafa Hassanali preaches the
importance of PEACE in
Tanzania especially during this upcoming General
Election on 25th October 2015
“Hekima Umoja na
Amani. Hizi ni ngao zetu….Mungu Ibariki Africa,
Mungu Ibariki Tanzania” Excerpts From The
Tanzania National Anthem
MUSTAFA
HASSANALI’S AMANI
COLLECTION will be accessorized by Susan
Vogel’s PHOEBE
JEWELRY whose passion for artistic works is
associated with the subject "Stadi za Kazi", ”Here at
Phoeby Jewelry, we do what we love and love what we do.
We’re just following our desire,your desire”. "I’ve a
weak spot with personalized items,its not like I’m
selfish but for me, it define Who I am."
SWAHILI FASHION WEEK NOW ESTABLISHED AS FASHION TOURISM
EVENT
By Prof.
Wolfgang H. Thome Oct. 07, 2014
The annual Swahili Fashion Week is now less than
two months away and preparations are in high
gear to once again deliver perfection for
Mustafa Hassanali’s signature fashion event.
For the seventh year in a row 24 of Eastern
Africa’s best designers showcase their
collections, which can – from the previews seen
– only be described as a breathtaking mix of
colours, fabrics and accessories, ingeniously
blended to show what fashion means in our
region.
From December 5 until the finale night on
December 7 professional and amateur models will
strut their stuff on the runways, all united in
their mission to have the eyes of the world take
a closer look at this part of the globe and
acknowledge the strides fashion has made in
Eastern and Central Africa, courtesy of Mustafa
Hassanali’s vision which he pursued with great
determination.
Like in previous years, visitors from near and
far are expected to flock to Dar es Salaam to
see and be seen and to capture, in pictures and
in words, Eastern and Central Africa’s best
creations of 2014.
20 categories of awards will be determined this
year and details are available on the Swahili
Fashion Week website, allowing fashion
aficionados to be heard when their votes have
been counted and their choice of winners been
announced at the Gala night
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SWAHILI
FASHION WEEK
"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 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 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 effort. 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.
Roundtrip Tanzania, Event Director Prashant
Powar commented "The Swahili Fashion Week is
symbolic of Tanzania's rich cultural heritage
coupled with innovative style. It is not only a
verdant platform for established designers but a
promising stage for aspiring designers who need the
right opportunity to tap their audience. Swahili
Fashion Week is not only about creating a world
class event but carving a niche for the fashion
industry on the whole. At Roundtrip Events we
believe in magnifying brand experiences- the
Swahili Fashion Week is sure to do that and unveil
what makes Africa beautiful!"
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 Direction
will add a unique dimension to the prolific Swahili
Fashion Week.
Other partners who have shown immense enthusiasm
towards the project include the likes of Zain as
the official Communication Partner, British Council
as Cultural Partner, Radio Partner Clouds FM,
Official Airline Partner Air Tanzania, Print Media
Partner Mwananchi Communications, Food &
Beverage by City Garden, 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!
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