African Kings feel comfortable in wearing ‘Nolie B’ fashion  label

Nolie B dresses kings of the continent .

Started her journey as a fashion designer five years ago during her High School days where she obtained her education in Fashion and Fabrics and furthered her studies in Advanced level by studying Technology  and fashion resulting into giving birth to the brand Nolie B. 

Noliwe Mhlophe  is the brainchild founder of the brand Nolie B. 

The brand’s designs  are mainly focused on afro centric, inspired by african print and recycled materials. 

The brand has been expanding its branches from dressing rotors squads as well as brides and individuals to dressing pageant Kings. 

Among Zimbabwe’s  pageant Kings whom the brand has made several  collaborations with is award winning model,Royce Gavi. 

Nolie B brand’s recent collaboration with Royce Gavi it happened last month during the inaugural of Mister Tourism Africa 2024. 

According to Noliwe,the inspiration behind the suit that was worn by Royce during the event derived from the movie Cruella.

“Inspired by men who dare to look and feel good. Cruella inspired the black and white look if you have watched the movie you would be inspired too,”she said.

The brand is also venturing into another international collaboration with Mister Africa International Zimbabwe delegate,Future Nyoni. 

When asked what the world should look out on,when it comes to the collaboration with Mister Africa International Zimbabwe delegate ?.A fusion of modern and cultural  expression was her response.

“The world should expect an artistic expression of fashion, a fusion of modern and cultural fashion inspirations,”she said. 

She further highlighted the reasons why her brand has been taking part  in collaborating  with models, among the reasons are expanding her network. 

Noliwe however warned that not all collaborations are beneficiary hence a decision should be made before you venture into one. 

“No one succeeds as an island. Collaborations expand networks, markets and eventually profits.

“One has to however be strategy in Collaborations not all of them will work for you. Find out what Collaborations Align with your vision and brand first before engaging in any,”advised Noliwe.

Nolie B has showcased her products as well as in Eswatini .