Fashion Week slated for June
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After failing to take place in February this year, the Fashion Week event will finally take place on June 1 at Cresta Lodge in Gaborone. The highly anticipated event, which is the brainchild of Starlight Studio, in partnership with Duma FM and Fashion Design and Creative Arts, will be held under the theme, ‘Fashion Week of All Nations, Afrique Collections.’
This event aims to showcase and enhance the creativity of young designers in Botswana’s fashion industry. The event founder and organiser, Daisy Tlhaloganyang, said designers will display their products for public view and fashion show.
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