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MAPUTO, Mozambique – Zimbabwe’s fashion industry will take centre stage at Mozambique Fashion Week 2025, as three celebrated designers, Charmaine Nziradzemhuka (Char Designz), Ropafadzo “Kuki” Mapira (SOLEIL), and Danayi Madondo (Haus of Stone) are showcasing their work from 1–6 December in Maputo.
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| Haus of Stone |
The trio represents a powerful cross-section of Zimbabwean creativity: luxury African design, sustainability-led streetwear, and regenerative textile artistry. Together, they bring distinct perspectives that highlight the depth and diversity of Zimbabwe’s fashion identity.
Two of the participating designers, Charmaine Nziradzemhuka and Ropafadzo Mapira, are alumni of Paper Bag Africa’s I Wear My Culture initiative, a British Council–supported project that celebrates African heritage and contemporary craftsmanship. Their participation this year marks a continued investment in cultural storytelling and cross-border creative collaboration.
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| Charmaine Nziradzemhuka |
Powered by Paper Bag Africa, returning to the MFW stage is seasoned designer Danayi Madondo, Creative Director of Haus of Stone, whose work is widely recognised for its immersive storytelling and regenerative textile practices.
“We are honoured to represent Zimbabwe on a platform that celebrates craftsmanship and cultural expression,” said Charmaine Nziradzemhuka.
“This showcase is an opportunity to share Zimbabwean stories through fabric, form, and spirit,” added Ropafadzo “Kuki” Mapira.
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| Ropafadzo "Kuki" Mapira |
For Danayi Madondo, Mozambique Fashion Week is “a space where African perspectives meet, evolve, and inspire. It’s important for us, as designers, to continue building bridges across the region.”
Their participation is supported logistically by the British Council, reinforcing its ongoing dedication to amplifying African creative industries.
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| Danayi Madondo |
The designers will join a lineup of regional talent during a week of runway shows, exhibitions, panel discussions, and workshops designed to nurture Africa’s next generation of fashion leaders.
About Mozambique Fashion Week
Mozambique Fashion Week (MFW) is one of Africa’s leading creative platforms, celebrating the innovation, identity, and artistic excellence of Mozambican and African fashion. Founded with a commitment to nurturing local talent and elevating the country’s creative industries, MFW has grown into a continental showcase that blends fashion, culture, craftsmanship, and cutting-edge design.
Over the years, the platform has become a launchpad for emerging designers while also spotlighting established names shaping the future of African fashion. MFW champions sustainability, cultural storytelling, and artisanal heritage, offering a space where tradition meets contemporary design.
More than a runway event, Mozambique Fashion Week fosters creative exchange through panel discussions, workshops, exhibitions, and industry networking that link designers, models, photographers, buyers, and global fashion voices. Each edition brings together fashion lovers and creatives from across Africa and beyond, positioning Mozambique as a vibrant hub for style, cultural dialogue, and creative entrepreneurship.
With a mission to develop the next generation of Mozambican talent and amplify African fashion on the world stage, Mozambique Fashion Week continues to redefine what it means to create, collaborate, and innovate in today’s global fashion landscape.
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