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

FASHION TIPS

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

FASHION TIPS

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

EVENTS THIS WEEK: Artist Hangout, Concert, Wine & Gourmet Experience, Fashion Show, Pop Up Bongo and Much More!

MISS UNIVERSE TANZANIA COMPETITION 2015: Stylish CEO, MARIA, In Focus!

This year MISS UNIVERSE TANZANIA competition is being held at the King Solomon Hall in Namanga, Dar es Salaam.

MARIA SARUNGI -TSEHAI, CEO of COMPASS COMMUNICATIONS, Dar es Salaam, has been successfully launching the careers of young women, through the MISS UNIVERSE licence, with many going on to greener pastures such as FLAVIANA MATATA and MIRIAM ODEMBA.

MARIA stylish as ever and supporting a local jewelry designer with an authentic neck piece

WINFRIDA in New York

NELLY has also been attending a course in New York

MISS UNIVERSE TANZANIA representatives also get a chance to attend courses at a film academy in New York as part of the prize.

The competition is more than just about looks and elegant wear, it gives young women a chance to travel to a worldwide competition and also further their experiences as they work on social responsibility projects and attend courses in the arts.

The current title holder, NALE, is studying medicine, combining beauty with brains.

This year the panel of judges are young, vibrant, open minded and have international and local experience in their fields which will enable them to make the correct choices when selecting the winner.

BETTY ( right ) a former MISS UNIVERSE TANZANIA and now a host of a chat show on CLOUDS TV, presents AMOUR SHAMTE, CEO of WEOUTCHEATZ, with the newly introduced VIP card which comes with many benefits at the event.

BEN POL, the king of R'N' B in Tanzania, performs live at the contest this year!

Tickets available at ZURII at Oysterbay Free Market, next to KCB bank and at NAKUMATT, Milimani City, Dar es Salaam