The Sunday Mail
Chelsea Moyo
TO all fashionistas and trend lovers, 2018 is your year.
With many Zimbabweans making bold statements with their designs, this is the year to declare that local is definitely lekker.
Kuda Chihungwa of the Kuda 7 clothing line, believes the colour that will dominate the fashion scene in Zimbabwe is military green.
“Military green speaks volumes about the prevailing changes in the nation and will definitely be on demand this year,” said Chihungwa.
The beauty of military green is that it suits all complexions and can be dressed up or dressed down.
In a country with so many young people, pop elements are very much in vogue. So don’t be surprised to see military green competing with coloured pockets or chunky neon necklaces.
Stay in style with wide leg pants.
Fashion blogger, Mutsawashe Madziro Mwale of the StrictlyChicMe fashion blog adds that wide leg pants are a wardrobe essential for women. They come in so many variations of print, frills and slits — for a dramatic look.
“Wide leg pants have managed to convert the masculinity of pants into a more feminine look,” Mwale said.
Wide leg pants work well with clogs, bold jewellery or simple blouses for that chic office look.
And who said prints don’t mix?
Try pairing an African print blazer and a monochrome chino for a fun and edgy urban look.
For women, make a statement in a floral print dress, paired with a polka dot head scarf and shoes. The trick with mixing prints is coordinating the colours well and also blending the sizes of the print.
Fall in love with the leather mini skirt.
Suitable for a night out with the girls or a live concert, get ready to party in this leather piece and dress it up anyway that you feel expresses your uniqueness. Team up a mini flared mini skirt with a tucked in logomania T-shirt and add bright coloured shoes for a streetwise look.
For some men, accessories like beaded necklaces are a top trend. Yes, men can wear waterfall style necklaces.
Chihungwa offers a tip to rock this look: Wear the necklace and then top it with a crisp white shirt with the top two buttons open. This looks cool especially when the beaded necklace is a bold bright colour.
