Zimbabwe’s fashion designers have been facing a challenge of lack of sponsorship.When it comes to showcasing their products. However,designers have managed to source themselves when it comes to sponsorship.Afro Phoenix a brand founded by Zimbabwean designer,showcased their product at MALAWI during an international fashion show.During our conversation with Blessing,the founder of the brand he tells us more about his journey and the recognition he received during the show.
Q:What are the main foundations of your brand ( Afro phoenix) what led to the establishment of your brand?A:My main foundations,for my Brand Afro Phoenix is Family.i belive that with the love and support from family you can do anything.the thing that led me to establish my brand is i wanted to show people who said i cant make it in life that I’m a fighter, I’m worth it and I belong.
Q:Where you expecting your collection to be selected as the best making you, Best Male African designer? A:The Collection i presented for MFAS was a summer collection showing the beauty of african kings and appreciating all bodies big and small because people body shame a lot so through fashion i want everyone to feel beautiful and confident.
A: Well I have been made a National Director for Mr and Miss Model of Tourism World/Zim So 2023 we taking it to Guyana and a whole lot of great things coming up
Q.Speaking about collection many believe that African ‘fabrics’ are fading away in terms of trend,however you always include them in your collections why,?A:African Fabric will always been there and will always be there.to me i feel it wont fade away because its part of us its who we are and its our culture
Q.During your stay in Malawi, what did you learnt about the fashion industry of that country that might benefit Zimbabwe? A: I have learnt that the fashion industry in Malawi, respect models a lot both males and females and know their worth
Q:Aside from Malawi, you have been invited to Mpumalanga to showcase your brand’s products ..A.Yes I have been invited to showcase in SA Mpumalanga and im truly excited and im the only international designer who was invited to showcase
Q.Back home how has your brand managed to fit both those who are in generation Z and those who have passed their youth? A.My clothing designs speaks a volume,my brand make so much noise that people get to listen and with my brand and collection being that unique people of different ages would love to wear .
Q:Where do you draw your inspiration from ?A: myself,my family,my fans the people who believe in me and always tell me that i can do it.
Q:What advise do you have to young designers? A:Keep dreaming because dreams do come true.i mean im living mine.its never easy but always put your all and work have.
QThank you for your time and if you can provide details how you can be reached? A:Insta_@blessingmunjeri
Emai_bmunjeri90@gmail.com
Fb _blessing munjeri
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