MTC Windhoek Fashion Week kicks off with Ovaherero showcase
Lights. Fashion. Legacy.
This year's fashion extravaganza will feature 45 local and international designers and 60 models on the runway.
The 10th edition of the MTC Windhoek Fashion Week officially kicked off on Wednesday at Maerua Mall, marking the start of a days-long celebration of Namibian and African fashion under the theme of cultural pride and creative innovation.
Speaking to tjil, one of the event organisers, Kallistu Ramos Mukoroli, said preparations have been intense but rewarding, as the team celebrates 10 years of nurturing and growing the local fashion industry.
“It’s been quite an awesome few days setting up. Yesterday, we hosted our cocktail soirée to recognise designers, models and sponsors who’ve supported us over the past decade – and to celebrate our team, which often goes unrecognised,” he said.
This year’s opening night was dedicated to Ovaherero traditional fashion, following last year’s Damara-Herero fusion showcase. Mukoroli said the cultural focus has become a core part of Fashion Week’s identity.
“It's something we started to really celebrate our tradition and be proud of it," he explained.
Growing stage
The 2025 edition features a mix of local and international designers, including participants from South Africa through the Durban Fashion Fair, Botswana’s Batu Fashion Week, and Angola.
“While we have some international guests, the majority of our designers are Namibian, from student and emerging designers to established names," Mukoroli added.
As the week unfolds, attendees can look forward to diverse showcases, exchange programmes and networking opportunities that reflect how far the Namibian fashion industry has come.
“It’s been going slow, but it’s definitely been growing,” Mukoroli said, noting that the 10-year milestone stands as proof of resilience, creativity and community within the industry.
This year’s showcase will feature 45 local and international designers and 60 models, who will bring their creations to life on the runway.
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Speaking to tjil, one of the event organisers, Kallistu Ramos Mukoroli, said preparations have been intense but rewarding, as the team celebrates 10 years of nurturing and growing the local fashion industry.
“It’s been quite an awesome few days setting up. Yesterday, we hosted our cocktail soirée to recognise designers, models and sponsors who’ve supported us over the past decade – and to celebrate our team, which often goes unrecognised,” he said.
This year’s opening night was dedicated to Ovaherero traditional fashion, following last year’s Damara-Herero fusion showcase. Mukoroli said the cultural focus has become a core part of Fashion Week’s identity.
“It's something we started to really celebrate our tradition and be proud of it," he explained.
Growing stage
The 2025 edition features a mix of local and international designers, including participants from South Africa through the Durban Fashion Fair, Botswana’s Batu Fashion Week, and Angola.
“While we have some international guests, the majority of our designers are Namibian, from student and emerging designers to established names," Mukoroli added.
As the week unfolds, attendees can look forward to diverse showcases, exchange programmes and networking opportunities that reflect how far the Namibian fashion industry has come.
“It’s been going slow, but it’s definitely been growing,” Mukoroli said, noting that the 10-year milestone stands as proof of resilience, creativity and community within the industry.
This year’s showcase will feature 45 local and international designers and 60 models, who will bring their creations to life on the runway.
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