Tanzanian Fashion Designer Mustapha Hassanali to Unveil New Collection “Afroture” at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa 2013

Pan African designer, Mustafa Hassanali pursues fashion as a religion. Being Tanzania’s premier and most celebrated wedding and evening gown designer with an A-list clientele, Hassanali is considered a fashionista personified and is set to wow fashion lovers at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa 2013.

Mustafa Hassanali, who having showcased in 26 Cities in 17 Countries Globally will be unveiling his “Afroture” collection today, Friday 1st November 2013 by 6PM at the Tshwane City Hall, South Africa.

The title of the collection; “Afro” a short name for African and “Ture” a short word for French word ‘Couture’ and English word ‘Future’, all about celebrating the bright future of African fashion. His collection depicts the usage of East African cotton fabric “Kitenge” turning them into signature Mustafa Hassanali evening gowns. This collection embodies the spirit, elegance and glamour of the true statuesque beauty of Africa which has, will and always be in vogue.

Mustafa Hassanali showcase at Africa Fashion International Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Africa 2013, will be his 10th show in South Africa. When asked about his collection, here is what he had to say. “As I celebrate my Milestone Showcase in the Republic of south Africa I would like to thank Almighty, the team/staff @ MH studio, MH clients, sponsors, AFI, Funders, family, friends, various event organizers, producers, models, media and well wishers for believing in my zeal and zest to grow Tanzanian and East African Fashion and textile industry. “Ahsante Sana”.” – Mustafa Hassanali.

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The BN Style team wishes Mustapha Hassanali a very successful show. We can’t wait.