Top designers for The Herald Lifestyle fashion fete

Trust Khosa

PREPARATIONS for The Herald Lifestyle fashion show are well on course with top designers set to grace the event. Dubbed “Fashion & Exhibition” the fashion fete will be held at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Harare on Saturday.

Top designers comprising Joyce Chimanye (Zuvva), Ishmael Tsakatsa (Zarguesia), Jasper Mandizera (Ivhu Tribe), Feli Nandi, Mai TT, and Charmaine Nziradzemhuka will take part in the event.

In an interview, with Zimpapers Public Relations and Communications manager, Pauline Matanda, said it was all systems go. “We are just days away from the highly-anticipated Fashion Extravaganza & Exhibition, taking place on June 22nd at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe.

“Come witness a glittering showcase of fashion and creative talent, all under one roof.

“We also promise an evening filled with stunning designs, enthralling music, and a chance to connect with the local fashion scene,” she said.

Matanda urged fashion enthusiasts and various organisations that tickets were still available.

“There is still time to secure your tickets and be part of this unforgettable event. “It’s the perfect opportunity to immerse yourselves in the vibrant world of local fashion, with stunning designs gracing the runway alongside electrifying performances by some of Zimbabwe”s hottest musical talents. To spice up the event, Agga Nyabinde and Ashton “Mbeu” Nyahora will perform at the event. Afro-fusion star, Bernard Betera, and Eleana Makombe are also part of the line-up.

Exhibition space and partnership packages range from US$1 000 bronze, US$2 000 Silver, US$3 000 gold to the platinum one for US$5 000. The Fashion Council of Zimbabwe (FCoZ), Style Icon of Zimbabwe (SIZA), Jive Zimbabwe, Edmar Beauty and Spa, Miss Universe Zimbabwe, 4 May International and Esteem Communications are some of the partners. Guests attending the event will have to fork out US$10 for the ordinary ticket and US$50 for VIP tickets.

Radio personalities – Becky K and Hollywood Lee – will be the hosts of the event while red carpet hosts will be announced next week. Judging by the feedback of the event, it’s a “must attend” fashion extravaganza whereby gurus and new talent in the game will be showcasing their stuff. The event comes at a time when the Government is currently promoting the national fabric.

This is also a perfect platform for designers to showcase their garments at a big platform. New designers have also been afforded yet another platform to exchange notes with big names in fashion.