Mustafa Hassanali invited to ARISE MAGAZINE FASHION WEEK Mustafa Hassanali to unveil ‘Afroglam’ collection in Lagos The Only East African based Designer to be invited at this prestigious Pan African event

Nigerian Supermodel OLUCHI OMWEAGBA In A mustafa Hassanali

Nigerian Model Sola in Mustafa Hassanali

Tanzania’s own renowned pan African designer Mustafa Hassanali has been invited to the Arise Magazine Fashion Week to be held from the 10-13 March 2011 in Lagos, Nigeria. The fashion  week organized by Nigeria’s This day newspaper through its brand Arise Magazine will see 52 of the finest African and Diaspora based designers showcasing their collection amongst celebrity performance by the likes of dbanj, Keri Hilson and Estelle at this star studded fashion week. 

“I am very thrilled  and excited to be part of this magnamonous event especially by Arise Magazine which is the “Vogue” of Africa. Being another First for Tanzania and Mustafa Hassanali to be invited to this major pan African event just attributes the acceptance of its designer by the international fashion community” stated Mustafa Hassanali

Mustafa Hassanali will showcase his “Afroglam” collection unveiled in Dar es Salaam on 4 March at Mamma Mia event in aid of the White Ribbon Alliance. The collection has been inspired by the beautiful senses of the African continent, the hues of the morning sunrise, the shades of the serene sunset, the vibe of the African festivity and the versatility of its people.

“As per my tagline, if your ensemble isn’t embellished with bling and your gown don’t have a trail, that’s not a Mustafa Hassanali gown. Coupled with flamboyant fabrics and cheerful colours, this collection has been made using Tanzania’s national fabric, Khanga fused with luxurious taffeta.” added Hassanali

Mustafa Hassanali Showcase at Arise Magazine Fashion Week in Lagos will be held at the Federal Palace Hotel on Friday 11 March at 1900HRS ( 2100HRS East African standard time).

 

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 ABOUT MUSTAFA HASSANALI

Mustafa Hassanali, a creative entrepreneur believes in the ‘never say die’ attitude and uses his talent and creativity in making a better today and tomorrow for the fashion fraternity along various  social causes very close to his heart. Mustafa is truly a fashionista personified!

Mustafa’s work has been highly appreciated at international levels. His showing at the Fashion Business Angola, FAFA (Festival of African Fashion and Arts in Kenya), Africa Collection in Douala, Cameroon, India International Fashion Week 2009, Naomi Campbell’s Fashion for Relief 2009, Arise Africa Fashion week 2009, Durban & Cape Town Fashion Weeks, Vukani Fashion Awards in Pretoria, Miss Ethiopia Beauty Pageant, Mediterranean Fashion Festival in Sicily, Italy; M’Net Face of Africa, Mozambique, Uganda & Kenya Fashion Weeks has brought him immense adulation.

For more information visit www.mustafahassanali.net