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Nathaniel Gondo

Enter into ‘Paradhiso’ with African Hippie: Creatives Collective Drops Surreal Fashion Film

By Nathaniel Gondo When African Hippie released a self-titled short film (viewed 'manifesto') in May, it was clear that the collective was intent on using film as a medium of...

Focus on Pfeka: The Zimbabwean activewear brand making its mark across the globe

By Nathaniel Gondo Regardless of the insistent Western influence prevalent in Zimbabwean popular culture, creatives continue to take inspiration from our indigenous identity, our history and the works of our...

Top Haircare brand Manetain Organics Scoops Coveted Manufacturer Award

By Nathaniel Gondo When Lienne Shonhiwa Marwizi started Manetain Organics in 2017, being a top manufacturerwas a distant dream. Just six years later, the haircare brand is the epitome of...

Samora Central’s Debut Collection: The Creative Collective’s Gift To Harare

By Nathaniel Gondo The Zimbabwean creative industry has witnessed rapid growth over the past three years, thanks to visionaries who understand the importance of self expression.  The outliers are taking...

The Fleur Collection: A Vivid Symphony of Zimbabwean Summer by The Fit by Lady Nga

NATHANIEL GONDO As the Spring/Summer '23 season unfurls, Zimbabwean fashion brands are painting runways with a vibrant palette, and leading the charge is couture brand, The Fit by Lady...

Focus on Pro Crafters: The crafting community empowering Zimbabwean crafters through social media

NATHANIEL GONDO Crafting involves the making of decorative articles by hand. Popular crafts in Zimbabwe include beadwork, woven artifacts, macramé, handmade jewelry, leatherware, crotcheting, and knitwear. The plethora of skills...

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In conversation with Tripple Tee: Harare’s Fresh Prince of Denim

A talent that was discovered years ago in Marondera has blossomed into a budding career as a fashion designer for Talent Tumba, better known...

STOLEN PIECES AW25: 22 handmade caps and the Lovemore Majaivana inspo

In 2024, STOLEN PIECES emerged as one of Bulawayo’s breakout brands, mainly due to their approach to releases. A brainchild of Rodney Mandebvu, the brand...

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...