THE KING OF DENIM TO INVADE ZFW & DRESS THE KING OF AFRICA
Only a few days for the nation of Zimbabwe to host of one its biggest fashion show,Zimbabwe Fashion Week in what has turned out to be its traditional hosting city,the Majestic Victoria Falls.
Tashinga Chigombe who is the brainchild behind
In an exclusive with him,he provides insight about the origins of his brand and why the brand YET GALORE IS associated with the denim fabric. He further shares some of his memorable moments at the previous Zimbabwe Fashion Week. He further reveals the collaboration that his brand will be having with Mister Africa International Zim 2024.
Q.Tashinga thank you for your time, one might wonder what inspired you to venture into fashion and designing? A. I ventured into fashion design for the joy of the free will of creating something from my own thought and ideas , being able to be free and wild and because it’s a field I’ve always wished to work in.
Q.How did you came up with the name Yet Galore? A. YET defined as “By now or Then” (Futuristic things) GALORE (a whole lot). Yet galore being a brand that focuses on creating sustainable pieces and has affirmations for the fashion industry to be conservative and focus on creating sustainable fashion, hence YET GALORE “pieces in access”.
Q.How has fashion designing industry has been to you since post covid? A. It’s grown a whole lot and a lot of more doors have opened up for local designers, it’s gotten great coverage and notice through the years post Covid
Q.Most of your designs are a product of denim,why are you attached with the denim fabric or what makes it special?A. Denim is an exciting fabric to work with , and denims are the first pieces I upcycled when I started designing , so it’s a sense of identity too
Q.Last year you presented your work at Zimbabwe Fashion Week,how would you describe the previous fashion show?A.It was amazing , great and got to meet and mingle with designers who’ve walked the path I look to take on
Q.You have headlined a number of fashion shows in Zimbabwe,what stands out for you whenever you present your work across the ramp? A.The response , reaction and insights I get from the onlookers on the collection , which is a great boost to know where to work harder on and what to stay consistent with
Q:Can you explain to us the importance of your collaboration with Mister Africa International Zimbabwe ,Future Nyoni?A.It’s great to be able to collaborate with other brands/fashion houses within the country , it only goes to show how much we ourselves as a country are on a slope of growth in the right direction in the fashion industry with the amount of support we and and show one another. This will no only grow our brand but a number of brands with the model being dressed and styled by local fashion houses.
Q..How did this collabo came about? A. We got an email concerning the upcoming even for Mister Africa where Zimbabwe’s international model will be representing the country , and didn’t hesitate to a part of it
Q.Lastly what advise do you have to upcoming designers?A.You can never know everything, everyday is a learning process so allow you mind to be open to learn from others
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