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Nathaniel Gondo

End of the road? — Dejavu Apparel announces ‘temporary closure’ due to ‘economic hardships’

In 2023, Dejavu Apparel stayed on Bulawayo fashionheads' lips thanks to the tireless work of their founder Allen Moyo — who leveraged a huge social media following, innovative marketing...

Focus on Phony Studios: A decade of keeping a dream alive, from Bulawayo to Indiana

For most, the diaspora has become somewhat of a paradise. Those who leave ‘dysfunctional Zimbabwe’ are somewhat justified. Who wouldn’t want to spend the rest of their lives in...

Sitdown With Munyaradzi Munjoma: Navigating Passion and Progress in Leatherwear with ‘Dehwear’

What’s the difference between the curio sellers you see on the roadside; and an exhibition of the finest sculptures at an Art Gallery? Or the shoe cleaners touting for...

Focus on New Image Kingdom: The Bulawayo Brand Championing a New Reality for Zimbabwean Fashion

Zimbabwe churns out thousands of graduates annually, who are then met with the stark reality – akulamsebenzi, hakuna mabasa, there are no jobs. For most Zimbabwean youth, the disenchantment...

Suchi Nuchi AW24: Streetwear Brand rings in 2024 with eye-catching Graphic Tees

Since September 2022, Mcheno and More has worked tirelessly to document the names and brands that are making up part of an urban culture renaissance in Zimbabwe. When we...

In Conversation with Keith Chikumbu: The Learned, Ambitious Mind Behind Kikings Wearables

If you’ve been paying attention, the discourse around creative disciplines has evolved over the years. What used to be last option careers for those who couldn’t grasp mathematical concepts...

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Joyce Chimanye’s term as FCoZ chair ends, new board appointed

With over three decades' experience in fashion and clothing, Joyce Chimanye has earned her stripes as a veteran of the industry. Having witnessed the evolution,...

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....