MOMENTS WITH SERGE KABISOSO~CO FOUNDER OF FWB

You might have heard about one of the most fastest growing fashion shows in Africa,’Fashion Without Borders’ .One of the co- founder of the brand is Serge Kabisoso.In a conversation with Serge Kabisoso,he provides an insight about the FBW Brand’s history in addition, he talks about Africa’s fashion industry and he provides tips on how one can be a successful model.

Q: BRIEFLY CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT WHO YOU ARE AND YOUR HISTORY IN THE WORLD OF FASHION?

A:I am Serge Kabisoso Co-Founder of the brand FWB Africa &an international Model by Profession for over 10 years now and also running FWB (Fashion Without Borders) for almost 7 years now both in RSA and Botswana.



Q:WHAT IS YOUR DESCRIPTION OF THE AFRICAN FASHION INDUSTRY ACROSS THE GLOBE?

A:Showcasing culture-rich events and brand launch activities. Taking pride in creating opportunities for our creative industry and providing an avenue to market new and existing brands that focus on growing the African market to International Markets. Committing to fashioning meaningful partnerships based on marketing priorities and philanthropic needs. Providing maximum exposure through multiple touch points where your brand is exposed to a captive audience.

Q:WHAT ROLE HAS THE FASHION EVENT FWB PLAYED IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY?

A:FWB has managed to unearth talent new recognized before, and most of all created a space to allow for knowledge based conversations and means of turning their crafts in to a business that can help them to feed themselves and contribute meaningfully to the economic state of their respective countries.

Q:ONE MIGHT WONDER HOW DO THEY QUALIFY TO TAKE PART AT THE FWB AS A DESIGNER OR AS A MODEL?

A:FWB does not necessarily look at experience or educational background, we are looking for artists who are passionate and dedicated to mastering their craft. Entertainment aside, Fashion is a big business which contributes billions to GDPs of European countries and so forth, and we want to instill that believe in the Artists we work with. Our platform is open to anyone really.


Q:SPEAKING ABOUT MODELLING YOUR HISTORY BACKGROUND HIGHLIGHTS THAT YOU ARE ALSO A MODEL. AND YOU WILL BE HOSTING A MASTERCLASS FOR MODELS DURING THE FWB DIGITAL BOTSWANA. WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGE OF ATTENDING ONE?
A:So I will be specifically speaking to the starting model who have so many questions related to their career. I will speak to what I wish I knew when I stated. Being a model needs you to have a thick skin, open mind and be able to take criticism and rejection with a pinch of salt. Imagine being judged on looks on a daily basis. The idea is not to let Modelling change you and understand that it’s just a character you have to maintain

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