Dibeela urges local designers to sell their brands beyond Botswana

Thabiso Dibeela
Thabiso Dibeela

One of the country’s talented and passionate fashion designers, Thabiso Dibeela has urged local designers to sell and share their talents with the international fashion industry.

Speaking at the Media and Stakeholders appreciation meeting held at Lorraine Ntlo Maison at Fairgrounds on Tuesday, Dibeela of Thabie D said there was so much for them beyond the local scenes. She said the only way they could be able to get the recognition they deserve and share their talents was by selling their products to the international fashion industry.

“I have always wanted to bring something different to the local fashion industry. Recently, I took part at the Accra Fashion Show in Ghana where I have learnt a lot from other fashion designers from different walks of live. I met designers from Holland and all over the world whom I learnt a lot from. I am telling other designers that there is so much for us out there. Take your brand out there,” she said.

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