Discover 'Peace of Mind' with Mirembe at Africa Fashion Week
12 Jul '11
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Mirembe Collections will showcase Friday, July 16th at Africa Fashion Week New York. Produced by Adirée, AFWNY will take place July 14th, 15th, and 16th at the Broad Street Ballroom in New York's Financial District.
Mirembe pieces are made so that they can be mixed and matched. Every piece is handmade in Uganda and is influenced by Eastern African cultures. The name Mirembe is derived from the Ugandan word meaning peace and freedom of mind.
AFWNY includes runway shows hosting 21+ designers from various countries in Africa and those of the African Diaspora, exhibitions, and industry networking events. Opening designer Korto Momolu and designers like Washington Roberts, Saint Wobil, AAMAA Couture, Bill Witherspoon and others will showcase.
Sponsors include PopDrum, Mo-Saique, AveYou, Makari de Suisse, John Ashford, Renarda Joy and Avaloni Studios.
Mirembe Collection is focused on providing quality service and customer satisfaction. The collection also includes colorful jewelry and a wide range of materials.
Adirée, based in NY, NY, focuses on event production, organization, and consulting for small to medium size clients in the areas of Fashion, Art, and Culture.