Back for a second run

The event is a platform created for fashion designers to showcase their talent and share the runway with international designers.The not so rosy debut show did not discourage the organisers and stop them from having a second run for the annual event to happen. The organisers say they have received guidance from international industry professionals on how to minimise blunders and to have a perfect show. “Unlike last year, we are looking at making payments before the Windhoek Fashion Week (WFW). We are also looking at paying models on the spot,” said Kalistu Da Trinidade.Slated to run from 1 to 4 November, this year's WFW will be held at the Nampower Convention Centre. The jam packed schedule includes fashion designer and blogger Leah Misika opening WFW with an offsite private show on 1 November and day two will feature Fashion Talks that will be hosted by industry professionals focusing on running a sustainable fashion business. The highlight of the talks is the guest speaker from the German Fashion Council, Scott Lipinski who is the president. Days three and four will see all fashion shows with local and international designers showcasing their collections. “This year for the time we see College of the Arts students getting an opportunity to showcase their final year collection at WFW. Before we kick off the last night of fashion shows, there will be a fashion flash mob activation in Wernhil Park whereby WFW will officially invade the centre and give the shoppers an experience they will never forget,” said Da Trinidade.The last day of WFW will see the other half of heavyweights in Namibia and aboard showcasing their garments. Designers including Foxy Ginnah, Sdu Shezi and Ingo Shanyenge will be closing off the “Power in My Style” show. This year, “The Intern” by David Tlale will be back which will see Deon Angelo coming back home to showcase his talent with other interns that are part of the programme. June Shimuoshili

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