Miss Uganda 2015 launches this Friday

Time flies so fast. It feels like just the other day when Leah Kalanguka was crowned Miss Uganda 2014/15. That was in October last year. Brenda Iriama and Taban Yazmin were crowned 1^st and 2^nd runner up respectively. As you read this, her reign is coming to an end. This year’s edition kicks off on Friday (22/May/2015) with a major launch to take place at Serena hotel. At the invite only event, the team from Miss Uganda Foundation will lay down plans for this year’s pageant and the road map. Dates will be revealed of when the judges are heading out to different regions to pick the contestants who will represent their regions at the finale. Also this year’s sponsors will be unveiled although we have it on good authority that Mirinda is coming back onboard for the second year running. More information will be revealed on this site. Below is some of the action from last year’s launch.

The team from Mirinda at the event

Backstage with Fashion Designer Brenda Maraka taking measurements of one of the contestants

Anita Fabiola (L) with the host of the night Jaylor Birungi

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Guests

Bi*ch stole my look. How?

The biggest story from the red carpet at this year’s MET Gala was all about how Kim Kardashian stole Beyonce’s 2012 look to the same event. I have taken time to look at the dresses and yes, the critics are right. Both are sheer, tight, long sleeved with feathery train. Kim took it a notch higher by replicating even the ponytail. Whether all this was a ploy for media attention or Kanye West worked with designer Roberto Cavalli to make a fool of Kim, we may never know. At least we are sure different designers made the gowns.

In Kampala, however, you walk into a shop and it is obvious the outfits were shipped from China and are the same grade, colour, and fabric with the same suggested combination, if it is a two-piece. For some reason, a lady walks into a shop and buys one piece and leaves another 499 ready for the next customer to choose from. The funny thing is when she meets another person wearing the same outfit she still goes like: “B**ch stole my look.” Really? So you thought the pieces that remained in the shop you bought yours were going to stay there forever? If I were you, I would just go for only unique pieces if you want to look the part.

Secondly if you buy the whole ensemble, take it apart. If it was a combined skirt and blouse, substitute the top with another matching piece or switch the skirt for a pair of pants. Every time you were the outfit as bought, you risk finding someone who bought the exact piece. And the “she stole my look” looks between our unique fashion-loving ladies will stop.

 

 

Xeadar and Ramah win it for Brenda Nambi at Mr Price launch

Its official, Bossini and Mr Price have set up shop at Acacia Mall. The unveiling took place last night. It was all about lights, cameras and high fashion for the guests and models that hit the runway. The event was not your usual fashion show given that fashion designers, Brenda Nambi, Brenda Maraka and Rafael Kasule were tasked to style a selection of models using outfits from the two stores. Joram Muzira of Joram Model Management (JMM) took care of the models and the overall coordination of the event. In the end the three judges Morris Mugisha a former representative for Uganda in Big Brother Africa, model and photographer, Sylvia Owori-an entrepreneur and legendary fashion designer on the Ugandan market plus Jeddidah Thotho the Retail Director at Deacons Kenya chose Brenda Nambi as the eventual winner of the challenge. Nambi walked away with the cash prize of 4 million shillings. Second place was Rafael who took 2.5 million shillings. I felt like all the designers did a great job but there could have been only one winner. The models could have made the difference. Brenda Nambi had a dangerous combination of Xeadar and Ramah plus the lovely Anna and Knowel. Everything they put on looked fabulous. The other guys like Jaypee, Keith or beautiful Milcah, Vanquisha and Vivian are all top models but perhaps the combination of Xeadar and Ramah was too much for the judges. At the end of the day fashion won and that is what matters most. Below are some random shots from the event. I will be sharing more soon.

Ramah and Xeadar

Brenda Nambi (C) receives her dummy cheque

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A hats affair at Blankets and Wine

The ninth edition of Blankets and Wine Kampala took place last Sunday. The food and drinks were flowing from the beginning to the end. Eric Wainaina, Suzan Kerunen, Janzi Band the dynamic duo Radio and Weasal lit up the stage. As is the norm Kampala the ladies and gentlemen put their best feet forward. Fashion statements were made. What stood out for me were the hats. From Fedoras to cloches, panamas, fascinators, cowboy hats, caps and wide brim hats were all represented in different colors and textures. Even hat makers – Simon and Mary from South Africa had a stall at the event. They were obviously overwhelmed by how people stormed their stall for a hat or two. Simon and Mary will be officially launching in Kampala very soon. Ladies and gentlemen, I present the hats side of Blankets and Wine or is it Hats and Wine! Enjoy. Share. Leave a comment.

Gentlemen checking out some of the goodies from Simon and Mary

 

 

 

Mr Price comes to Acacia Mall

On Thursday evening, the Mr Price and Bossini brands at Acacia Mall will be launched in pomp and colour at an invite-only event to be headlined by a fashion show dubbed – Mr Price and Bossini Feel Good Collection 2015.

The Challenge

For the first time ever, 3 of Uganda’s renowned fashion stylists will go head to head to put together fashionable combinations from Bossini and Mr Price.

The fashion show will host 3 top Uganda fashion stylists namely:

• Brenda Nambi
• Brenda Maraka
• Rafael Kasule

The above three will be competing for the position of best/ leading fashion stylists in a fashion show featuring Mr. Price and Bossini brands. 
The over all winner will receive a cash prize of Shs 4 million the first runner-up will receive Shs 2.5 million.

Fashion Show Themes

Mr Price Collection Featuring:

• Smart casual working attire
•  Sporty theme – Majorly create sporty inspired looks that can be worn at different sport events and still stand 
out
•  Accessorize it – this will show case different ways to put toghether accessories.
• Bossini Collection Featuring:
• 
 Time Out Collection – Casual wear for weekends & outings for the entire family
• Wet season collection – Showcasing exquisite pieces for the wet season
• Color blocking (Denim and color pants) – Mix different colors to provoke and create a look that stands out.

Fashion Show Judges

• Two of Uganda’s Fashion gurus (They will be disclosed on that day)
• Deacons CEO – Mr Muchiri Wahome

Here are a few photos from the store.