Fashion Shows Category

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Friday 17 May, 2013

Why black colour dominates in clothing and accessories

Men’s jeans at New style Boutique in Remera (Kigali) Black is the color of coal, ebony and of outer space. It is the darkest color, the result of the absence of or complete absorption of light. It is the opposite of white and often represents darkness in contrast with light. It is a befitting wear [...]


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Thursday 11 April, 2013

How to wear white from head to toe

While wearing white head to toe is known for nurses, the white palette designers chose for this spring season 2013 emphasize off cuts, silhouettes and embellishments perfectly.  Sheer white A peek of skin through sheer white makes the whole thing interesting. White layered under a white jumpsuit gives a cute white-on-white look. Another option is [...]


Friday 05 April, 2013

Fashion tips, what fashionistas need to know

Did you know that you can use simple fashion and style tips and tricks to make you look your best? They aren’t difficult to pull off or expensive, but these fashion tips can make all the difference in how you build your wardrobe and develop your personal style. Try a timeless approach to fashion When [...]


Sunday 24 February, 2013

How to Dress to Look Slim

Every woman wants to look her best, but it’s a rare woman who is completely happy about her body. Looking fatter can be disturbing especially if it comes to dressing smartly as many clothing look okay on slim people. If you are overweight or feel uncomfortable about your weight, dressing to look slim may help [...]


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Friday 08 February, 2013

How to wear long skirts

A skirt is a cone-shaped garment that hangs from the waist and covers all or part of the legs. In the western and some other countries, skirts are usually considered women’s clothing with an exceptional of the kilt (a traditional men’s garment) in Scotland. A skirt is a garment made of a single piece of [...]


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Wednesday 23 January, 2013

How to play up your waist

Dressing your shape is one of the most important rules in fashion. Knowing your body shape is the key to dressing and feeling confident but it’s important to draw attention away from the tiny part or bigger part of your body for a smarter you. In this case, having a small waist can make one’s [...]


Wednesday 09 January, 2013

PICTURES OF THE WEEK: GRAND FINALE OF PREMIER MODEL SEARCH

The conclusion of premier model search at Gikondo expo ground was full of glamour, style and beauty. While Uwera Alexia was crowned winner in women category Tekle scooped the prestigious award in the male category. Here are some pictures… Catwalk by models Model Uwera Alexia shows off what she got     Yep, male models [...]


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Sunday 16 December, 2012

Why Rwandans dress like Indians on introduction ceremonies

The traditional wear of Rwanda commonly known as umushanana, is designed out of a silk material well matched with a long wrap skirt in addition to a sash that covers the shoulder. This attire is usually put on formal ceremony such as the wedding and many countries like Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania have adapted this [...]


Wednesday 14 November, 2012

Rwanda : Fashion week show to unite icon designers from diverse countries

A fashion week starting on the 5th/December/2012, will see different fashion icons from different countries exhibit their designs. The three day event will be attended by designers from Denmark, South Africa, France, Ethiopia, and Burkina Faso. “We will select which fashion houses in Kigali qualify to participate,” said John Bunyeshuri, Chief Executive officer of the [...]


How little black dress made it to 2010 fashion runaways
Tuesday 13 November, 2012

Rwanda : How little black dress made it to 2010 fashion runaways

You have heard about little black dress (LBD), you have seen it in different styles and you probably own one. Little black dresses are worn by women in Rwanda like in other countries around the world. The question is, how did it come to be an essential to a complete wardrobe by many women and [...]