In an initiative to support local designers Fashion Weekend
Zimbabwe and Rungano Rwedu have collaborated to open a one stop shop with
Zimbabwean made clothing and accessories, theTrunk Shop at
Arundel Village in (04) Harare.
In the Trunk Shop you will find a variety of clothing and
accessories from a selection of Zimbabwe’s finest designers. A list of the brands is available below, but first, allow me to tell you a
bit about the masterminds behind this much needed initiative.
Fashion weekend is an annual fashion, food and music event
showcasing the best that Zimbabwe has to offer in Fashion, Food and Music. The
festival offers a platform where new Zimbabwean fashion designers and other
brands can connect, introduce and expose their brand to a vast market of
consumers. Fashion Weekend will be taking place this year from 10 October to
11 October more details can be found on their
website. Rungano rwedu is a clothing line that embraces
the fusion between culture and fashion. Rungano rwedu started in 2012 and has since
made their mark with their designs.
Now a look into the local brands you can find in the Trunk
shop.
(PN: this is just a
description of some (not all) of the designer brands available)
Goddess by Fatima
If class and style are up your fashion avenue, then Goddess
by Fatima is for you! Goddess by Fatima is our local celebrities’ favorite with
some of the most prestige names in entertainment wearing her brand. The
clothing line started in 2005 and has since been custom making gowns for their
clientele. Now she has made her elegant look readily available for you at the
trunk shop. You can follow Goddess by Fatima on
Facebook .
Ruvheneko in one of the military themed, Goddess By Fatima Dresses.
Targaryen leather
The targaryen brand
is dedicated to providing quality premium leather handbags. 100% leather that guarantees
durability and style at the same time. They have 2 ranges available for you at
the trunk shop, Lady Targaren and Targaryen Man. Lady Targaryen is the stylish women’s range with
handbags, clutches and purses and Targaryen man for male bags. They also have
an adorable kids range that you can have a look at on their
website.
Mucha Africa couture
The popular label that specializes in African Print clothing
has a variety on display. This includes their famous tunics, maxi skirts,
pencil skirts and a lot more. The label started in 2011 and has built a following
of more than 50 000 people around the world on their social media platforms.
The clothing line also custom makes garments so if you wish to have anything
made to your liking you can contact them by visiting their
Facebook page
#NDNM [New Day: New Mercies] Inspired by the biblical verse
Lamentation 3 vs 22-24
#NDNM inspires more than just stylish casual clothing, it
inspires hope. The Christian concept behind this clothing line has built the success
it has to date, communicating a message of humility. The label
specializes in vests, t-shirts and sweaters that are designed and styled to perfection. Their new range also incorporates some African
print for extravagant color. You can order your own and see more of their
designs on their
Facebook page
My favorite from their inspirational biblical verse is verse 24, “‘The Lord is my portion’, says my soul, ‘therefore I hope in him!’”.
Support Local designers and wear local brands, there is no
better way to show how you are proudly 263 J
