Published: December 4, 2017 Last Updated 7 months ago by FPN SEO
Samz Samuel Zebedayo
As the biggest and largest annual fashion event in the whole of East and Central Africa, the 2017 Swahili Fashion Week was another great opportunity for emerging designers from the Swahili spoken countries to showcase their needlecrafts.
The 3-day show which kicked off on the 1st through 3rd December at the National Museum City Centre in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania was ‘aimed at emphasizing to the region that fashion is an income generating creative industry’ as well as promoting a ‘Made in Africa concept.’ For that reason, the runway was inundated with African-inspired fashion, ranging from printed dresses in simple and modern cut, headwraps, and standout accessories. Ahead, we’ve sieved through the runway to give you the best looks at the 10th annual Swahili Fashion Week (Photo courtesy: SDR Photos).
Samz Samuel Zebedayo
Samz Samuel Zebedayo
Samz Samuel Zebedayo
Enji Maasai
Enji Maasai
Enji Maasai
Enji Maasai
Enji Maasai
Enji Maasai
Enji Maasai
Washington Benbella
Washington Benbella
Washington Benbella
Washington Benbella
Washington Benbella
Washington Benbella
Gifted Hand
Gifted Hand
Gifted Hand
Gifted Hand
Gifted Hand
Gifted Hand
Gifted Hand
Gifted Hand
Handmade by Abbey Lewis
Handmade by Abbey Lewis
Handmade by Abbey Lewis
Handmade by Abbey Lewis
Handmade by Abbey Lewis
Handmade by Abbey Lewis
Handmade by Abbey Lewis
Handmade by Abbey Lewis
Chuwa Fashion
Chuwa Fashion
Chuwa Fashion
Chuwa Fashion
Chuwa Fashion
Chuwa Fashion
Bobo Mganga
Bobo Mganga
Bobo Mganga
Bobo Mganga
Bobo Mganga
Martha Jabu
Martha Jabu
Martha Jabu
Martha Jabu
Martha Jabu
Martha Jabu
Bonuzi
Bonuzi
Bonuzi
Bonuzi
Bonuzi
Bonuzi
Dortish Style
Dortish Style
Dortish Style
Dortish Style
Dortish Style
House of Prisar
House of Prisar
House of Prisar
House of Prisar
Jina Langu Ni
Jina Langu Ni
Jina Langu Ni
Jina Langu Ni
J Reason Nigeria
J Reason Nigeria
J Reason Nigeria
J Reason Nigeria
J Reason Nigeria
J Reason Nigeria
Kahvarah
Kahvarah
Kahvarah
Kahvarah
Kahvarah
Kahvarah
Kasikara
Kasikara
Kasikara
Kasikara
Mahdish Designer
Mahdish Designer
Mahdish Designer
Mahdish Designer
Mahdish Designer
Manyatta House Accessories
Manyatta House Accessories
Manyatta House Accessories
Manyatta House Accessories
Manyatta House Accessories
Manyatta House Accessories
Manyatta House Accessories
Miizu
Miizu
Miizu
Miizu
Millyz
Millyz
Millyz
Millyz
Millyz
Moshany Star Look
Sairiamu
Sairiamu
Sairiamu
Shahbaaz Sayed
Shahbaaz Sayed
Shahbaaz Sayed
Shahbaaz Sayed
Sofia
Sofia
Stella Customized
Stella Customized
Stella Customized
Stella Customized
Stella Customized
Tngazy
Tngazy
Tngazy
Tngazy
Tngazy
Tngazy
Tngazy
Jamilla Vera
Jamilla Vera
Jamilla Vera
Jamilla Vera
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