Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 203 Another Controversy has hit the Zimbabwe Fashion Week (ZFW) with some international designers and local organisers pulling out at the eleventh hour amid allegations of bias, corruption and lack of organisation. This is following their previous dispute with show organizers Group of Creatives — GRP/CR8 who demanded they were to be paid for ZFW 2014. The ZFW, which is pencilled for September 3-6 will run under the theme “Fashion Redefined”, is set to be graced by top local music acts including Oliver Mtukudzi who is billed to showcase his label — “Haikobo”. One of the major pull-outs is Nicki’s Minaj’s senior designer, Zimbabwean born Farai Simoyi who is no longer coming. Simoyi could not give reasons for her failure to participate but just wished the organisers a successful event. The show organisers have been attacked on social media by angry fans and fashion enthusiasts for a “household thing”, after they released their nominations for the fashion awards last week. More Articles You Would Love Nigerian Fashion Label Grey Presents Their 2016 Spring/Summer Collection #OOTD: Sheryl Lee Ralph Makes A Massive Fashion Statement In A Kente Mermaid Dress At The 54th NAACP Image Awards “I think such events should be banned because how can you have the same people from the same organisations only being nominated. Besides most of them have been working with ZFW,” reads a post on Facebook by Zimbabwe Fashion Kings and Queens. Some sources revealed to this paper that ZFW founder and director Priscilla Chigariro-Gessen runs her empire like a military camp. “I have been working with the model cum founder for ZFW. She is a good person but I think at times she goes overboard the way she runs her empire. She doesn’t open for ideas. Right now the camp is falling and we are just a week away. I think she has failed as every year we are always struck by controversy. Look at the way how she is running those so-called awards. A third of the nominees are either her friends or workers (those she plans with or works together with). Because sometimes she doesn’t have monies to pay so the award will act as a way to soften the nominee,” revealed the source. Efforts to get comments from Chigariro-Gessen were unsuccessful as her mobile phone went unanswered and questions sent to her social media platforms were not responded to. Meanwhile, South Africa fashion show production company, Group of Creatives — GRP/CR8 (GC) — has opted for legal recourse against ZFW’s Chigariro-Gessen in South Africa over non-payment for services rendered. Zimbabwe Event News, Reviews & Updates Upcoming Events african fashionfashion weekPriscilla Chigariro-GessenZimbabwezimbabwe fashionzimbabwe fashion weekzimbabwe fashion week 2015 Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Abigail Oluwakemi I'm a fashion stylist turned blogger, I hope you love my work. More For You PICS: Top Influencer Krisline Stars in Fabulous ‘SISTERHOOD’ Images Featuring Sierra Leone Influencer... VIDEO: Watch Rihanna Take A Shot At Learning Congolese Language Lingala Hemadé Unveils ‘SWEET FAMILY’ Collection: A Nostalgic Blend Of Modernity And Vintage Elegance VIDEO: “Indians Used To Burn Their Hair Until They Realized Stupid African Women... VIDEOS: Dubai Loses Tourism Points as City Struck by Disastrous Floods! From Airport... Ugandan Designer Wyne Kirabo Unveils “ROOTS” Collection Featuring East African “Kikoy” Style Lauren Haute Couture Takes Formal Wear To The Next Level In Stunning New... Witness How Maakwah’s Elegant Showcase Stole The Spotlight At Accra Fashion Week 2023 PICS: Women’s Basket Ball Icon Angel Reese Serves Extra Glam In Her Backless... Namibia’s SIRENGA Serves It’s Latest Collection & It Speaks Truth To Urban Style 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.