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Nathaniel Gondo

Fabrikans Convention 2024: Three days of urban culture, music and fashion — here’s what to expect

From Zambia, Bulawayo and now Harare; this weekend all roads lead to Alliance de Fràncaise Harare for the second edition of the Skeyi and Strobo Fabrikans Convention. The soiree...

Haus of Stone’s Danayi Madondo receives 2024 Prince Claus Fund Seed Award

Venerated fashion designer and founder of Haus Stone, Danayi Madondo, was named as one of the recipients of the 2024 Prince Claus Fund Seed Award announced in mid-September. The Seed...

Artist Avenue — with SSKD Kudzi; taking his own path to the mainstream

For all it's failings, the arts ecosystem in Zimbabwe has inadvertently become a blessing in disguise to many artists. Art has gone beyond the residencies and exhibitions, there's no...

Future Nyoni set to compete at Mr Africa International in Sierra Leone

Mister Africa International Zimbabwe (MAIZ) set to participate at the 12th edition of the Mister Africa International pageant to be held in Sierra Leone this December. Zimbabwe will be represented...

Black Effect FW24: The SUEDE Collection, better late that never

Fall/Winter (FW) ‘24 was quite a quiet one for most Zimbabwean brands. Must be the economy. With Summer/Spring ’24 fast approaching, one of Zim fashion’s consistent brands, Black Effect,...

In conversation with Rodney Mandebvu: Taking inspiration and giving STOLEN PIECES

For those who are paying attention, the evolution of Bulawayo fashion has been interesting to watch. Unlike in the capital where cheap imitations of foreign brands reign supreme (no...

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Phony Studios AW25: Surprise two-piece drop extends fine run

A shipping delay by Phony Studios’ supplier has become a blessing in disguise, gifting us the brand’s first drop of 2025. What a way...

Lookback: NIK’s Heaven on Earth collection — growth in denim design

Our first feature article on New Image Kingdom (NIK) was published in early 2024. Coming out of Bulawayo, the streetwear brand had been born out...

OutKazterz Show preview: Music, art and fashion come together for Chinhoyi’s creative renaissance

When Mcheno and More made an impassioned rallying cry for more music and fashion events, it turns out creatives from across Zimbabwe were paying...

Zimbabwe Fashion Week Trust announces new Advisory Board, promises ZFW25

The 2024 edition of the Zimbabwe Fashion Week (ZFW) grinded to a sudden halt two days into the program, sending shockwaves across the industry....

Kikings Wearables Aims to Dominate Corporate Uniform Market for SMEs with Sustainable Fashion Solutions

BY KUDZAI CHITSATSO Harare-based fashion designer Kenneth Chikumbu, founder of Kikings Wearables, is setting his sights on the corporate mainstream, targeting Small to Medium-sized Enterprises...