Zimbabwe’s award winning model,Tatenda Njanike was among the few Zimbabwdan models who had an opportunity to catwalking at Style Icon Awards. He was dressed by Zimbabwe’s multi award winning designer ,Ishmael Tsakatsa’s brand Zargue‘sia .Tatenda provided an insight of what it means working with Zimbabwe’s number one fashion brand, Zarguesia.
Q:Can you describe for us how was the Runway show that was held at the Icon Awards ?
A:It was quite an unforgettable experience. We got to showcase extraordinary garments from the “Cisterns of Crystal Waters”
Zargue’sia Haute Couture Prefall 2022 collection.
Among those who attended were some of the greatest creatives and industry leading brands and it was an honor to showcase in front of an audience rich with so much talent and whose impact paved way for people like me.
Q:This is actually your first runway show in an exclusive event such as these awards . What would it mean if more shows are opened for you as models in the country ?
A:If shows of this magnitude happen more often it would not only mean more opportunities for me but also for every other model with dreams of soaring high. Opportunities to tell these stories through our artform as well as bring to life various concepts that designers imagine during the creation of their collection. If we do our job well in front of such great audiences our elevation would be eminent.
Q: From the experience that you had what lessons did you learnt about runway modeling that you will apply in the future ?
I learnt to improvise when the designer allowed room for it. And to improvise meaningfully you must refine your gift offstage continuously through constant practice. We have very little time in front of audiences to showcase a collection. And there is a lot of preparation and hard work that goes into the designing process when no one’s looking that must be honored during those few seconds on stage.
Q’Ishmael is rated as the country’s number one fashion designer ,what did it mean working along side with him and to catwalk for his brand ?
A:I was beyond excited to get that amazing opportunity. We spent the greatest part of the show backstage preparing and even in those moments I couldn’t be more grateful. I was right where I needed to be, i knew many people were waiting to see his works and the caliber of people eager to watch were quite phenomenal themselves.
Q: What words do you have for him and his brand that gave you the opportunity.
A:I would like to thank him for being such a kind and outgoing person to work with, for creating a safe working environment for all people present and for the opportunity to shine in his garments. Lastly I’d like to thank him for embodying Proverbs 18 verse 16 which says “A man’s gift (given in love) will bring him in the presence of great men.”
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