Afro- Asian Urban, and Glamour at Kampala Fashion Week

By Stella Nassuna

It took about five hours of waiting to access the venue. But when everyone eventually got in, and the runway opened, it was fashion after fashion. Six great collections were featured.

Linda Birungi of Zanaa Accessories (Uganda), Gloria Wavamunno, and Linda Ndungutse; including Candy Basominera of Haute Basco (Rwanda) fashion house celebrated the tough girls; those who love being women, and also not afraid of exploring the masculine side of life.

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Trouser outfit by Definition Africa at the Kampala Fashion Week

It was shades of military, gladiator shoes, a bit of patterns, then geometrics, zippers, and afro punk.

Sammar Darwish, a South Sudanese designer brought the Afro-Asian looks to the runway featuring tunics, beaded ornaments and turbans.

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Outfit by South Sudanese dsigner Sammar Darwish

Jose Hendo (United Kingdom), once again brought life to the dead bark cloth. Natasha Kainembabazi (Uganda) showcased bark inspired pieces in her collection.

Natasha's maxi evening gown with a long slit at the front celebrated the woman's body perfectly.