Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 404 Press Release From Zimbabwe Fashion Week Trust Internationally acclaimed United States based Zimbabwean fashion designer Farai Simoyi has confirmed her participation as the headline designer at the forthcoming Zimbabwe Fashion Week which will be held at Palm Estate in Harare from 3 to 6 September. Over the years Simoyi has emerged as a symbol of international fashion and development. Industry players and fashion enthusiasts at Zimbabwe Fashion Week will be treated to the latest collection from Simoyi’s self-titled label, Farai, on Saturday September 5. More Articles You Would Love Okunoren Twins @ Glitz Africa Fashion Week 2014, Day 2 – Ghana, Accra #GAFW2014 Nigerian Label Zapel Releases Her Spring/Summer 2014 Collection Launched in September 2010, Simoyi describes her label as a bohemian lifestyle brand that captures her personal style, essence and experiences. It reflects her passion for Africa, women, and young women entrepreneurs and it is for anyone passionate about life and who lives in the moment. The highly esteemed fashion designer has made a name for herself designing and consulting for celebrity fashion houses around the globe. Simoyi is the designer behind the pop star Nicki Minaj’s fashion line which is sold exclusively in the United States. In an interview recently, she said she was looking forward to returning home and sharing her experiences as ZFW’s headline designer. “I have been a huge fan of the Zimbabwe Fashion Week platform since it first started so I am looking forward to coming home as this year’s headline designer,” said Simoyi. Commenting on how the Zimbabwe fashion industry fits in with global trends, Simoyi said there was a need for all to support each other and show the world the talent and the quality of product the country has to offer. She said, “The Zimbabwean fashion Industry is growing and developing thanks to a group of individuals who have a love for fashion and an entrepreneurial spirit. From the ZFW platform, to fashion magazines, to e-commerce sites, and designers that are opening themselves to the business of fashion, Zimbabwe has a bright future in changing the way we view its fashion industry. I believe the support begins on a local scale through producing locally, selling locally and buying locally.” Simoyi is passionate about developing and inspiring emerging fashion designers. Her focus on the development of global fashion involves touring the world to speak on fashion panels such as Adiree, a Luxury Africa Fashion and Beauty Panel that is hosted by the Fashion Institute of Technology. “I enjoy working with emerging designers to help them turn their brands into fully fledged businesses and fashion houses that employ other young entrepreneurs. I am especially excited for my mentorship session with the young designers that will be showcasing at ZFW this year,” she said. Farai was recently featured on the pages of Forbes Magazine, where her work designing for the Nicki Minaj line was described as “a beautiful combination of a lot of hard work and big rewards.” She has also been featured in Essence Magazine as “Fashion’s Next Best Designer” and spotlighted on Fashion Bomb Daily, Clutch Mag, Sahara TV and Time Out NY. Read More On Zimbabwe Event News, Reviews & Updates Upcoming Events Farai Simoyifashion weekNicki Minajrunwayzimbabwe fashion weekzimbabwe fashion week 2015 Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Nana Tamakloe Founder of FashionGHANA.com and Accra Fashion Week. I'm grateful you visited, I hope you share, subscribe and share your comments or opinions below. More For You PICS: “A Bald Woman Knows Her Kingdom” Gorgeous Top African Model Ayen Monica... #OOTD: Rutie B Hits Us With A Perfectly Stylish ‘Break-Out-The-Norm’ Top & Down... Nigerian Designer Uduak & Asiko Artist Recreate Yoruba Mythology & Gods in Stunning... Trashy Rap Star ‘Megan The Stallion’ Is Being Sued By Her Camera For... #OOTD: Nigeria’s Prudential Atelier Shakes Up The Internet With This Astonishing Wedding Guest... VIDEOS: King Promise & Sarkodie Show Men How To Drip In Kente &... FCCPC Shuts Down Chinese Supermarket In Nigeria That Banned Nigerians From Entering VIDEO: Watch Exclusive Designs You Missed At The Just Ended SA Fashion Week... #OOTD: Shams Berry Merges Elegance & Sultriness in Magbrien’s Striking Bustier Ensemble VIDEO: Watch The Moment Two Young Chinese Boys Were Over Excited To See... Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.