MTC Windhoek Fashion Week designers head to Batho Fashion Week
‘Building bridges through fashion’
MTC Windhoek Fashion Week has announced that two of Namibia’s fashion talents, Fillemon Hamukoto, creative director of Gemini Drip, and Karishma Isaacs, creative director of Karnation, will represent the country at Batho Fashion Week in Botswana from 12 to 13 September as part of the ongoing exchange programme between the two fashion weeks.
Now in its third year, the MTC Fashion Week x Batho Fashion Week Designer Exchange Programme continues to create cross-border opportunities for young African designers to showcase their creativity on international platforms, fostering collaboration, cultural dialogue, and growth within the African fashion industry.
Big dreams
For Hamukoto, this moment is especially significant.
A former student at the College of the Arts, Hamukoto debuted Gemini Drip for the very first time at MTC Windhoek Fashion Week 2024.
His journey from classroom sketches to the runway in Windhoek, and now onto an international stage in Botswana, speaks to the core mission of the programme: to provide platforms where emerging talent can be discovered, nurtured and celebrated.
“I never imagined that showcasing my collection for the first time at MTC Windhoek Fashion Week would lead me to an international stage so quickly. This opportunity motivates me to dream bigger and to show that Namibian fashion has its own identity and story worth sharing with the world,” said Hamukoto.
Edgy culture
For Isaacs, the creative force behind Karnation, the invitation to Botswana is a continuation of her brand’s bold and expressive journey. Known for her unapologetic designs that fuse edge with cultural flair, Isaacs views this moment as a chance to expand her reach and deepen creative collaborations with designers across the continent.
“Fashion is not just about clothing – it’s about conversation, identity, and storytelling. To share my vision in Botswana and exchange ideas with other African creatives is an honour. It’s about building bridges through fashion,” Isaacs reflects.
Across borders
MTC Windhoek Fashion Week director Luis Munana emphasised the importance of the exchange programme.
“This collaboration with Batho Fashion Week is a celebration of African creativity without borders. We are proud to see young Namibian designers like Fillemon and Karishma stepping onto international platforms, and we remain committed to building pathways for our designers to thrive.”
As MTC Windhoek Fashion Week prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary this year, the ongoing partnership with Batho Fashion Week remains a cornerstone of its vision: to position Namibian fashion within the global conversation while empowering the next generation of designers to dream beyond borders.
Now in its third year, the MTC Fashion Week x Batho Fashion Week Designer Exchange Programme continues to create cross-border opportunities for young African designers to showcase their creativity on international platforms, fostering collaboration, cultural dialogue, and growth within the African fashion industry.
Big dreams
For Hamukoto, this moment is especially significant.
A former student at the College of the Arts, Hamukoto debuted Gemini Drip for the very first time at MTC Windhoek Fashion Week 2024.
His journey from classroom sketches to the runway in Windhoek, and now onto an international stage in Botswana, speaks to the core mission of the programme: to provide platforms where emerging talent can be discovered, nurtured and celebrated.
“I never imagined that showcasing my collection for the first time at MTC Windhoek Fashion Week would lead me to an international stage so quickly. This opportunity motivates me to dream bigger and to show that Namibian fashion has its own identity and story worth sharing with the world,” said Hamukoto.
Edgy culture
For Isaacs, the creative force behind Karnation, the invitation to Botswana is a continuation of her brand’s bold and expressive journey. Known for her unapologetic designs that fuse edge with cultural flair, Isaacs views this moment as a chance to expand her reach and deepen creative collaborations with designers across the continent.
“Fashion is not just about clothing – it’s about conversation, identity, and storytelling. To share my vision in Botswana and exchange ideas with other African creatives is an honour. It’s about building bridges through fashion,” Isaacs reflects.
Across borders
MTC Windhoek Fashion Week director Luis Munana emphasised the importance of the exchange programme.
“This collaboration with Batho Fashion Week is a celebration of African creativity without borders. We are proud to see young Namibian designers like Fillemon and Karishma stepping onto international platforms, and we remain committed to building pathways for our designers to thrive.”
As MTC Windhoek Fashion Week prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary this year, the ongoing partnership with Batho Fashion Week remains a cornerstone of its vision: to position Namibian fashion within the global conversation while empowering the next generation of designers to dream beyond borders.
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