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ESWATINI FASHION WEEK DATES REVEALED

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MBABANE - All is set.  The first of its kind Eswatini Fashion week is set to take place November 17 at The Hive situated in Mbabane New Mall.


This is an initiative that will now take place every six months as it aims at promoting and giving upcoming local models and designers a platform to showcase their work to the public. These shows will mainly take place in-between the transition of winter and summer seasons.


Nkosinathi Dlamini, who is the Communications Officer for the organisation, said it was intended to celebrate local designers by showcasing their various designs specific to each season.


 “It is hosted within, giving them an opportunity to advance their talents in return of an increase in the local fashion standards as a contribution to the growth of the Eswatini arts and culture industry in line with the national agenda of First World status by 2022,”he said.


The event will kick off with a flee market which will be hosted within the New Mall premises. Fashion related merchandise will be sold to the public in various stalls.


 “The main event will take place in the evening where the stage and runway will be set to showcase Eswatini’s best in fashion,” said Dlamini.
 Twenty-five models have been selected for the show, a mix of new comers and internationally experienced. Dlamini added that the will be expects to co-ordinate the function.


 “Sabelo Ndlela, one of the nation’s most veteran choreographers has been solicited for this auspicious event, joining forces with Mr Eswatini Rodney Landsberg. These powerhouses will be grooming the models to ensure the highest level of professionalism on and off the runway,” he said.


On other note local designers on both national and international platforms, are invited to join the fashion week and showcase their clothing.
Eswatini Council for Arts & Culture Chief Executive Officer Stanley Dlamini said he is in full support for the fashion week. “ I ensured The nation  that the show is not just for the council and organisers, but for the youth of Eswatini to help them accomplish their dreams of turning fashion into sustainable businesses, “said Dlamini.


 He also encouraged local businesses to partner with the fashion week as corporate social responsibility and also engage the talents showcasing on the day in future business ventures.

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