NEW YEAR PARTIES: 2015

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Dress up and have fun, the more the glitter the more you will shine!

WHO STYLED UP? Glam and Glitz!

LORRAINE MARRIOT looking glamorous in a blue evening gown at the preliminaries of MISS UNIVERSE in Las Vegas, Usa

Casual chic as seen at last week's WEOUTCHEA event NOIR at Paparazzi, Slipway, Dar es Salaam

A well designed look for fashionistas from the files of SWAHILI FASHION WEEK 2015

Beautiful smiles and loads of curls from the AKEMI, wine and cheese event at AKEMI REVOLVING RESTAURANT, downtown Dar es Salaam

DAXX wins the ABRYANZ STYLE & FASHION AWARDS 2015 as the East African Model Of The Year in Kampala, Uganda

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The right attitude is as glamorous as the right look.

HANDBAGS BY KAULI: True Inspiration!

KAULI is based in Moshi and showcased an exquisite collection of bags at SWAHILI FASHION WEEK 2015.

SWAHILI FASHION WEEK 2015: Mens' Fashion In The Spotlight!

BIJOUX TRENDY, Tanzania

( Neck piece by ENJIPAI )

Mixed kitenge trousers with high tops is most likely a new fashion trend for 2016

BOBBINS & SEIF are avant garde fashion African style for fashionistas

Prints with black for PSJ, Tanzania for those who like a classic yet contemporary look.

Elegant printed trousers matched with loafers, a vest  and an oversized bag from SAMZ is the epitome of urban hip!

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SWAHILI FASHION WEEK 2015

SWAHILI FASHION WEEK 2015: The Lead Up !

It started with a release of the nominees for the awards  by SWAHILI FASHION WEEK 2015. A chance for the public to vote for their favourite contributor to the fashion industry in Tanzania and East Africa.

Next came the model casting call which was held at Colosseum, Oysterbay, Dar es Salaam

A few weeks later there was the pop up shop at the Italian Ambassador's residence in Oysterbay, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

ENJIPAI clutch and necklace ( top left ) was sold at the event

Beaded clutch and necklace from ENJIPAI was from this event

There was art, accessories, clothes and much more on offer

SEA CLIFF HOTEL, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is this year's venue for SWAHILI FASHION WEEK 2015

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Fashion shows are all about catching up with your friends, having fun and supporting the latest designers by showing up at the event.  An original outfit will catch the attention of the photographers but there is no "rule of thumb" when it comes to the dress code.

WHO & WHAT STYLED UP? Pretty Young Things!

Designer ALLY REHMTULLAH & model JIHAN at MISS UNIVERSE TANZANIA 2015

ANNE KIWIA, Dar es Salaam headscarves 

HIP HOP fashion at it's best from NOIR archives Season 3!

High top art from artist MEJAH MBUYA, at NAFASI ART SPACE, Mikocheni, Dar es Salaam

Model NILER, in Johannesburg, making heads turn for sure!

Sandals by KIKAPU by FURAHA B

HUNTER BLUE, Dar es Salaam, Swimwear 2015

PSJ in the making modeled by the designer himself PEDAIAH

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With summer round the corner and invitations to pool parties, here are some great ways to cover up with a sarong.