MOZAMBIQUE FASHION WEEK 2021
Part 2: THE FASHION
Welcome Back to the Most Joyous Fashion Week in the World! We’ve Given You a Taste of the Flurry of Activity Backstage at Mozambique Fashion Week 2021 … Now Let’s Get You to the Real Macoy, the Outrageously Awesome Fashion Offerings!
Stylist: The BAM Collective, Model: Rosa José, Photographer: Paulo Alexandre
Extraordinary beaded facial embellishments and feathery sequin sleeves
All Image Credit Mozambique Fashion Week, Individual Images are Credited Accordingly.
We’ve already given you a glimpse of the buzzing activity backstage at Mozambique Fashion Week, of the apres fashion and the general vibe, but what about the actual fashion?
The clothes at Mozambique Fashion Week unashamedly echoed the ethos of the African continent in their stunning vibrancy, quintessential regional printed fabrics & dyes and their casual, easy-going and contemporary shapes. And unsurprisingly colour was one of the superstars of the shows: bold, feisty and flamboyant! Earthy tones were to be seen in many collections and the star shade of the shows was definitely yellow in all its cheery guises, from mustard to chartreuse, from sunshine yellow to lime. White often served to beautifully juxtapose the nudes, browns and bright prints.
There were oodles of the coolest street fashion to drool over, plenty sporty pieces that reflected the active African vibe, forward-thinking avant-garde pieces that made one fall in love with fashion all over again, tiny little peekaboo lingerie & swimwear (quite befitting for a nation that boasts some of the most beautiful beaches and balmy waters in the world), dramatic, sweeping ballgowns, cute cocktail dresses, cheeky party pieces and so much more.
Designers from all over Africa (including many local Mozambiquan designers and a handful of designers invited from neighbouring South Africa) took part in what can only be described as a week of Fashion passion. The swimwear, lingerie and loungewear were striking in their sultry seductiveness – this evidently is a nation that spends a lot of time on their astonishingly beautiful beaches! There were sexy little cocktail dresses and dramatic, sweeping ballgowns, the bold colours and exotic prints in most of the ensembles – so at home under the African sun – were out on the runway in full force, the young designers wowed with their forward-thinking avant-garde creations. There was some meticulous tailoring too, and the accessorizing – from hats to shoes – were inspired.
The quality of the collections was second to none. The young designers wowed with their forward-thinking creations, most notably so Nuno Jota Jota and Fahed Gaspar, whose offerings were amongst the best in the shows. Other designers that stood out were amongst others: Sober, Saint Vuyo, the BAM Collective, Nelson Guttu, Cuccla, Amylicious, Chibaia, Anatelles, Omar Adelino, Ephymol and Michael Ludwig Studio.
A Social Responsibility Campaign placing the emphasis squarely on sustainability, was also part of the proceedings together with workshops throughout the year to raise awareness of the Fashion industry’s role in keeping its carbon footprint to the minimum. Also in the arsenal of this all-encompassing forward-thinking fashion week was a Range Planning Workshop for Designers as well as a Models’ Workshop in preparation for the main week.
Let’s allow the clothes to do the rest of the talking! Without delay, let’s enjoy a snapshot of all the vibrancy and creativity on offer at Mozambique Fashion Week.
SWIMWEAR, LINGERIE AND LOUNGEWEAR
Stylist: Cuccla, Model: Elvira Jonas, Zubeida Carimo, Photographer: Paulo Alexandre
Earthy colours and exotic prints – at Cuccla
Swimwear fit for tropical beaches – a throwback from a previous year’s fashion week
Stylist: Amylicious, Model: Zubeida Carimo, Photographer: Paulo Alexandre
Sexy elegance in this lacy peek-a-boo dress – at Amylicious
Stylist: Xibonecana, Model: Salomão, Photographer: Moz Photo
Swimming trunks in azure – at Xibonecana
Stylist: Amylicious, Model: Yumna Eduardo, Photographer: Paulo Alexandre
Sultry black and red – at Amylicious
Stylist: Amylicious, Model: Rosa José, Photographer: Paulo Alexandre
Lacy glam in this three-piece with its elegant arm accessories – at Amylicious
Stylist: Amylicious, Model: Shanaya Percella, Photographer: Paulo Alexandre
Bits of naughty-nothings – at Amylicious
Stylist: Xibonecana, Model: Shanaya Percella, Photographer: Jen Dorre
Chorus girl glamour – at Xibonecana
Stylist: Xibonecana, Model: Wijecliny Rosario, Photographer: Jen Dorre
Fun stripes, frilly top and visors work well together – at Xibonecana
Stylist: Nivaldo Thierry, Photographer: Simon
A lacy cape gets the sportwear treatment – a throwback to 2017
Stylist: OOB Wear Noki, Hloyasse, Model: Juvenio Rachide, Photographer: Paulo Alexandre
Elegant and easy loungewear – at OOB Wear Noki
Stylist: Xibonecana, Model: Saulina, Photographer: Jen Dorre
Stripes and a set of flower-power wings – at Xibonecana
SHORT AND SWEET
Stylist: Anatelles, Model: Mertina, Photographer: Moz Photo
Vintage-inspired floral prints in cheeky little dresses – at Anatelles
Designer @hezra_gove @paulo_alexandre_photography
A micro mini dress with train in florals
Stylist: Ilda Semedo, Model: Edma, Photographer: Moz Photo
A short and sweet bodycon dress comes with a dramatic cape – at Ilda Semedo
Stylist: Xibonecana, Model: Shelly, Photographer: Jen Dorre
A sexy and teensy leopard print wrap skirtlet – at Xibonecana
Stylist: Nelson Guttu, Model: Leonilde Tembe , Photographer: Paulo Alexandre
An elegant organza wrap dress over a bustierre – at Nelson Guttu
Stylist: Nelson Guttu , Model: Micklate Décio, Photographer: Paulo Alexandre
A cute frilly metallic playsuit – at Nelson Guttu
Stylist: Young Designer – Fahed Gaspar, Model: Luana Ismael, Photographer: Moz Photo
Drama and theatre in this ensemble – at Fahed Gaspar
Stylist: Young Designer – Rose Diamond, Model: Carla Ofice, Photographer: Moz Photo
Plaid and fishnets, a winning combo! – at Rose Diamond
SLEEK AND SWEEPING GOWNS
Stylist: Anatelles, Model: Geninha, Naiza., Photographer: Moz Photo
Elegance and glamour – at Anatelles
Stylist: Nuno Jota Jota, Model: Chantel Tomo, Photographer: Jen Dorre
A floor-sweeping skirt and romantic bustiere – at Nuno Jota Jota
Stylist: Omar Adelino, Model: Cigarre Fungate, Photographer: Paulo Alexandre
A stunning denim patchwork, off-the-shoulder dress with beading detail – at Omar Adelino
Stylist: RSA – Sober House Design, Model: Hamida Camal, Photographer: Paulo Alexandre
An exquisite flamenco-esque tiered gown – at Sober
Stylist: RSA – The BAM Collective, Model: Micklate Décio, Photographer: Paulo Alexandre
A striking electric blue metallic gown – at BAM Collective
Stylist: Crown MZ, Model: Leonilde Tembe, Photographer: Moz Photo
A classic white gown and spectacular accompanying feather headpiece
Stylist: Derzel, Model: Gisela Nhate, Photographer: Jen Dorre
A stunningly cut nude gown – at Derzel
Stylist: Huo Edison, Model: MC – Ana Gisela, Photographer: Moz Photo
Lady in Red! – at Huo Edison
Stylist: Nuno Jota Jota, Model: Luana Ismael, Photographer: Moz Photo
A stylishly transparent top with matching cape and skirt
miguelperal_photography @mozphoto
White was one of the key colours at Mozambique Fashion Week, here juxtaposed with bold prints
Stylist: Nuno Jota Jota, Model: Cecilia, Photographer: Moz Photo
A fringed headpiece perfectly rounds off a classic salmon-coloured gown
Stylist: Nuno Jota Jota, Model: Gisela Nhate, Photographer: Moz Photo
Perhaps the most striking outfit at Mozambique Fashion Week – at Nuno Jota Jota
Stylist: Nuno Jota Jota, Model: Gisela Nhate, Photographer: Moz Photo
Sequins and asymmetry – at Nuno Jota Jota
Stylist: Nuno Jota Jota, Model: Chantelle, Photographer: Moz Photo
It’s a festive affair on the runway! – at Nuno Jota Jota
Stylist: Nuno Jota Jota, Model: Camila José, Photographer: Moz Photo
A dramatic full skirt – at Nuno Jota Jota
Stylist: Cuccla, Model: MFW, Photographer: Paulo Alexandre
A wonderful palette of white, yellow ochre and earthy brown – at Cuccla
Stylist: Nuno Jota Jota, Model: Luana Ismael, Photographer: Jen Dorre
Flower embellishments – at Nuno Jota Jota
Stylist: Young Designer – Iva D’la Beth, Model: Shelby dos Santos, Photographer: Paulo Alexandre
A touch of the military – at Iva D’la Beth
Stylist: Young Designer – Fahed Gaspar, Model: Cecilia, Photographer: Moz Photo
Elegance in this earthy coloured dress with its dramatic sleeves – at Fahed Gaspar
Stylist: Young Designer – Candy Munguambe, Model: Fatima Macaringue, Photographer: Jen Dorre
Asymmetry and a stunning print – at Candy Munguambe
Stylist: Estilo da Moda, Model: Luana Ismael, Photographer: Jen Dorre
Sheer glamour and elegance in this simple, sleek dress – at Estilo da Moda
Stylist: Young Designer – Fahed Gaspar, Model: Camila José, Photographer: Moz Photo
A theatrical wrap-top with its dramatic cape – at Fahed Gaspar
Stylist: Young Designer – Fahed Gaspar, Model: Chantel Tomo, Photographer: Moz Photo
Classic elegance, Africa-style – at Fahed Gaspar
Stylist: Gazelas Finas, Model, singer Tawida, Photographer Moz Photo
A straw wrap dress and asymmetrical catsuit – at Gazelas Finas
TROPICAL AND EXOTIC
Stylist: Anatelles, Model: Rachid, Photographer: Moz Photo
Loungewear with an elegant floral twist – at Anatelles
Stylist: Young Designer – Vivane Bosquet, Model: Zubeida Carimo, Photographer: Moz Photo
A wonderfully cheery African print in this strappy sundress – at Vivane Bosquet
Stylist: Anatelles, Model: Sergio, Photographer: Moz Photo
Playsuits, palazzos and shorts – at Anatelles
Designer Karm Design @paulo_alexandre_photography
Shirt cuffs echo the stunning print on the pants
Stylist: Young Designer – Irmãos Cuinica, Model: Márcia Helena, Photographer: Moz Photo
Striking graphic crocheting, fringing and all the colours of the rainbow! – at Irmãos Cuinica
Designer CBN @miguelperal_photography @mozphoto
Tropical touches – at CBN
Stylist: Young Designer – Nercia Chande, Model: Hamida Camal, Photographer: Paulo Alexandre
Exotic colours – at Nercia Chande
Stylist: RSA – Michael Ludwig Studio, Model: Zeca, Photographer: Paulo Alexandre
Striking squiggly prints in this covetable ensemble – at Michael Ludwig Studio
Stylist: RSA – Ephymol, Model: Ivanildo, Photographer: Paulo Alexandre
Super colourful and easy – at Ephymol
Stylist: Cuccla, Model: Camila José, Photographer: Paulo Alexandre
A stunning tropical print on this kimono – at Cuccla
Stylist: Chibaia, Model: Shelsia Fumo, Photographer: Paulo Alexandre
A fantastically multi-colour patchwork kimono – at Chibaia
Stylist: Chibaia, Model: Luana Ismael, Photographer: Paulo Alexandre
Beige gets the colour treatment – at Chibaia
Stylist: RSA – Ephymol, Model: Osvaldo Josué
Pattern on pattern – it works! – at Ephymol
Stylist: Chibaia, Model:Russel Telles
Patchwork is taken to the next level – at Chibaia
Stylist: Nelson Guttu, Model: Hassane
Suave asymmetry – at Nelson Guttu
Stylist: RSA – Saint Vuyo, Model: Luis Muchanga, Photographer: Paulo Alexandre
A plaid playsuit gets trimmed and bibbed – at Saint Vuyo
Stylist: Young Designer – Nuno Jota Jota, Model: Ivanildo, Photographer: Jen Dorre
A waistcoat and trouser ensemble – at Nuno Jota Jota
Stylist: Gazelas Finas, Model: Shelsia Fumo
Lovely tie-dyed touches and straw accessories add detail to the ensembles – at Gazelas Finas
Stylist: Young Designer – Gulass, Model: Tadeu Maduel, Photographer: Paulo Alexandre
A tropical print fit for any occasion – at Gulass
Stylist: Young Designer – Sibele Tomo, Model: Milton Xavier, Photographer: Paulo Alexandre
Tailoring gets the colour treatment – at Sibele Tomo
Stylist: Young Designer – Nuno Jota Jota, Model: Salomão Mazivila, Photographer: Jen Dorre
A basket weave hat completes the picture – at Nuno Jota Jota
TAILORED AND AVANT-GARDE
Stylist: Young Designer – Fahed Gaspar, Model: Celeste António, Photographer: Moz Photo
A striking yellow three-piece with leather detail – at Fahed Gaspar
Stylist: Anatelles, Model: Edma, Photographer: Moz Photo
A classic chartreuse belted dress – at Anatelles
Stylist: Omar Adelino, Model: Wijecliny Rosario, Photographer: Paulo Alexandre
A patchwork denim dungaree dress – at Omar Adelino
Stylist: RSA – Sober House Design, Model: Edma, Photographer: Paulo Alexandre
Dramatic fluted sleeves – at Sober
Stylist: RSA – Sober House Design, Model: Jessica Checo, Photographer: Paulo Alexandre
Sleeves are the star of this show! – at Sober
Stylist: Chibaia, Model: Leonilde Tembe, Photographer: Paulo Alexandre
Safari-style gets a new meaning – at Chibaia
Stylist: Chibaia, Model: Chantel Tomo, Photographer: Paulo Alexandre
Loungewear has never been this glamorous! – at Chibaia
Stylist: Mabenna, Model: Camila José
Elegance personified – at Mabenna
Stylist: RSA – The BAM Collective, Model: Shelby dos santos
The classic white shirt gets elevated to new heights – at BAM Collective
Stylist: Saint Vuyo, Model: MFW
A collection of striking wrap ensembles – at Saint Vuyo
Stylist: RSA – Sober House Design, Model: Wijecliny Rosario, Photographer: Paulo Alexandre
Nostalgic prints in this prairie dress – at Sober
Stylist: Young Designer – Zangado, Model: Cecilia Chongo, Photographer: Paulo Alexandr
A hooded catsuit with leather accents – at Zangado
Stylist: Young Designer – Fahed Gaspar, Model: Cecilia Arone
One of the most striking ensembles at Mozambique Fashion Week – at Fahed Gaspar
Stylist: Young Designer – Ellya Atelier, Model: Zubeida Carimo
A frilled skirt and train – at Ellya Atelier
Stylist: Nercia Chande, Model: Jessica Checo, Photographer: Jen Dorre
Cool, sharp tailoring – at Nercia Chande
Stylist: Young Designer – Fahed Gaspar, Model: Cinzia lheco
Asymmetry and a dramatic sleeve – at Fahed Gaspar
Stylist: Omar Adelino, Model: Milton, Photographer: Paulo Alexandre 2020
Pinstripes with a twist – at Omar Adelino
Stylist: Baco Baco, Model: Wisdom Gweshe, Photographer: Jen Dorre
Love those peep-toe stilettos! – at Baco Baco
Stylist: Young Designer – Santana Abílio, Model: Fatima Macaringue, Photographer: Moz Photo
Classic black and white combo camo-pants and top – at Santana Abílio
GOODBYE FROM MOZAMBIQUE FASHION WEEK!
Until next time,
Até a próxima!
With Huge Thanks to Mozambique Fashion Week, Vasco Rocha and Milvia Kruger.
