Fungai Muzoroza is becoming one of the dominating fashion households in Zimbabwe.Having participated in one the most prominent reality television shows,’The Battle Of Ankara’s. Fungai became an inspiration to many upcoming designers ,with others hoping to see her designs again . Makanaka Fashion Week is an event that will give many an opportunity to witness Fungai Muzoroza’s latest collection as he will be exhibiting during the event this coming weekend .
Q:Can you introduce yourself to our readers?
A:My name is Fungai Muzoroza. I am a 23 year old fashion designer based in Harare Zimbabwe.
Q:How has your work developed over time?What significant discovers have you made?
A:I’ve Loved watching my work develop over the years because I started designing at a very young age so I think that as I continue to grow so do my skills and my knowledge in fashion and I just love seeing that development because the more I become myself and comfortable in who I am the more my fashion becomes an art and true expression of who I am.
Q:Where or which category can you place your own brand and why did you select that category as part of your brand?
A:I can’t say that my brand fits in just one category because whenever I decide whether it’s a conviction or certain piece I literally just design how I’m feeling it’s almost like an art I express the state I’m in at the current moment it can be street it can be romantic it can be sad it can be traditional or cultural but I design whatever I want really because I don’t want to be in a box.
Q:How would you describe your creativeness?
A:I would describe my creativeness as A reflection of who I am as a person and a reflection of my different personalities.
Q:Makanaka Fashion Show is around the corner.How did you manage to be part of showcasing designing team?
A:I was really excited to hear that I would be part of the Makanaka fashion show one of the scouts from Jacaranda scouted me out and here I am.
Q:Whom in terms of clients are you hoping your brand will attract during the show?
A:Well I would love for everyone to see a bit of themselves in this collection I am to design for everyone anyone of any age size shape colour so really hoping that everyone sees a bit of themselves. On the other hand I am also hoping for other corporate another big corporations in Zimbabwe to see the amazing talent that we have right here at home so that they can focus on funding individuals that just aren’t just big ‘celebrities’ and see there is so much untapped potential which will also bring them new opportunities!
Q:In terms of Inspirations in your upcoming collection,what words can you use?
A:In terms of inspiration all I can say is opulence, soft life, African royalty and elephants
Q:Aside from this show which other shows are you hoping to headline in future?
A:Aside from the Makanaka fashion show I will also be grading the catwalk in Paris at the African fashion Reception held by UNESCO and hopefully soon Fashion weeks and projects of my own!
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