DESIGNER FAROUQUE ABDELA, ZANZIBAR - Princess Diana 'encouraged him to maintain the African influence in his designs'.

FAROUQUE ABDELA

ZANZIBAR

FAROUQUE ABDELA designed a few dresses for the late PRINCESS DIANA when he was living in London.  She commended his work and encouraged him to continue maintaining the African influence in his designs.

FAROUQUE ABDELA for Uganda International Fashion Week in 2008

FAROUQUE ABDELA with a unique design for THE RED RIBBON FASHION GALA WORLD AIDS DAY in 2011.
( Model AIMAR )

BILL CLINTON in 2011 having a one on one discussion with FAROUQUE ABDELA in Zanzibar about how to effectively assist the people of Zanzibar with an AIDS awareness campaign.

FAROUQUE ABDELA, backstage at the MARIDADI FASHION SHOW 2012, Arusha.

Model LUCKY

 FAROUQUE ABDELA design worn by model MYLER

 

PRINCE CHARLES chats with FAROUQUE ABDELA on his visit to Zanzibar in 2011 with his wife CAMILLA.

Images of designs produced from FAROUQUE ABDELA'S workshop ( atelier ) in Zanzibar

BULA models a beautiful cut suit designed by FAROUQUE ABDELA

FAROUQUE ABDELA'S design on the main poster for FASHION WEEK ZANZIBAR

  ( Model BULA )

FAROUQUE ABDELA is surely an inspiration for aspiring designers not only for his avant garde and couture designs but for his humble spirit. Be inspired!

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