The Sheraton Addis is
set to host the 2013 first edition of African Mosaique, biennial fashion and
cultural galaa that aims to promote and celebrate African fashion. The platform
that is also expected to highlight 3 renowned African designers from South Africa
Naked Ape by Shaldon Kopman and Wetive Nkosi, and from Mozambique Taibo Bacar,
will take place this week on January 4, 2013.
According to the
organizers, all proceeds will benefit ECF Children’s Fund (formerly The
Ethiopian Children’s Fund, ECF). In keeping with the founding philosophy of
African Mosaique, 6 established and emerging Ethiopian designers will also
share this platform to showcase elements ranging from the festive to the
ceremonial to the spectacular and classical. These designers are Mafi, Mela,
MESHKI Ethiopia, Urban Roots Eco Couture, YeFikir Design and Yohannes Sisters’
Couture (full designers profile attached).
This year’s celebrity
models include Huguette Marara (Rwanda), Percina Manjate (Mozambique), Letshego
Melesi and Priyeshka Lutchman both from South Africa, as well as 20
professional models from Addis.
"For the past 13
years all African Mosaique events held
in Addis Ababa have benefited The Ethiopian Children’s Fund ECF, an
integrated development project for children and adolescents in Aleltu, 55km
north of Addis Ababa. It comprises a school, a health clinic, a feeding program
and environmental programs for 600 poor and vulnerable children, mostly orphans
and several thousands of people from the surrounding communities, through its
outreach programs,",” the organizers noted in a press statement sent to
newbusinessethiopia.com.
African Mosaique
fashion and cultural Gala is one of the most eagerly anticipated event on the
Addis Ababa Social Calendar. In the past 13 years, over 150 designers and
international models have graced the podium to showcase some of the continents
leading designers and talent. Over 500 guests, from the international and
business community, as well as diplomatic and other high official guests have
been a permanent presence at African Mosaique events.
Culled: newbusinessethiopia.com
SHERATON ADDIS TO HOST AFRICAN MOSAIQUE FASHION SHOW 2013
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