IT was a memorable evening that reminded Harare’s fashion enthusiasts that style is more than fabric, but is culture, identity, and a shared expression.
With champagne flutes clinking and soft lights casting a velvet glow, Nigerian designer Tosan Jogho, the creative force behind Oritsema’s Threads & Atelier, infused Lagos flair into the heart of Zimbabwe.
Her private showcase was more than a presentation of clothes; it was an exploration of connection proof that African fashion transcends borders.
This was no chaotic fashion week runway. Instead, the evening unfolded like an intimate conversation. Models did not storm down a catwalk, they glided through the room, lingering just long enough for each outfit to ignite dialogue, curiosity, and applause.
Harare’s fashion crowd leaned in, and in that closeness, style became personal.
Jogho’s mastery came alive through two distinct collections, which she titled The Bold and Beautiful You and Modern Finesse.
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The Bold and Beautiful You collection presents a fearless symphony of colors and dramatic silhouettes. It was Africa speaking in full voice, powerful, unapologetic, impossible to ignore.
While Modern Finesse offered a softer counterpoint, sleek neutrals and meticulously tailored cuts these were garments that did not clamor for attention, they commanded it quietly, with poise and sophistication.
Together, the collections embodied the duality of the modern African, bold in identity, yet timeless in refinement.
What made this showcase remarkable was not only Jogho’s vision, but also its setting. Hosting the event in Harare created a cultural bridge, a reminder that Africa’s fashion capitals extend beyond Lagos, Johannesburg, or Nairobi. Harare, too, joined the conversation with an audience eager to celebrate homegrown style while embracing the brilliance of continental neighbours.
By night’s end, Instagram feeds glowed with snapshots, stylists mentally plotted future looks, and whispers about which celebrity should wear what filled the air. Yet beneath the spectacle pulsed something deeper: the energy of African creativity flowing across borders.
Jogho did not merely bring Lagos to Harare; she wove Harare into her story. In doing so, she reminded us that African fashion, at its best, is a shared heartbeat.
