Designer Mustafa
Hassanali, a celebrated name in Tanzania pursues fashion as a
religion. His personable and affable demeanor in parallel with his bohemian
work of art has made him amidst the premier and popular designers in Tanzania
and Eastern Africa.
No wonder then he
sports an A-list clientele including the crème de la crème of the
society. Considered a fashion guru, his designs reflect the deeply embedded
cultural heritage of Tanzanian society along with the avant-garde, Couture
and contemporary styles
A medical Doctor by Profession,
Fashion designing began as A Hobby in 1999, whereby one of his first creation
was worn by Hoyce Temu who was crowned Miss Tanzania 1999 wearing his signature
evening Gown. Thus Begun the Roller coaster ride that eventually led to the
growth and creation of Tanzania Fashion Industry which can be duly accredited
to the zeal and zest of Mustafa Hassanali.
Hassanali's zest for fashion is not only limited at fostering his own creations
and offering something new to his target audience, but he also believed in the
enhancement of the Tanzanian Fashion Industry on the whole. As late American
President John F Kennedy stated “ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your
country”
Mustafa's has
showcased in 27 cities across 18 Countries globally representing as Tanzania
Fashion and Cultural ambassador. Apart from designing for renowned shows in the
country like Miss Tanzania, corporate and television based shows and
events amongst others, Mustafa's work has been highly appreciated at the
International level. He has worked alongside Naomi Campbell's who has
modelled for him to various celebrities and high profile leaders who have
adorned his couture.,
Mustafa Hassanali was also appointed by the Minister for information,
youth, Culture and sports to be part of the steering committee to search for
Tanzania National Attire. He also has been the only designer to have been invited
by Tanzania Embassy in Sweden and Russia to celebrate Tanzania Mainland and The
union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar 50th anniversary in 2011 and 2014
respectively
What adds a unique
dimension to Hassanali's persona is his constant initiative in going out of the
way, in supporting various charities such “Breast Cancer Awareness"
& "Violence against Women". In Zanzibar he has supported
the Zanzibar Mental Hospital. No wonder his medical background has
resulted in the establishment of brand "Fashion 4 Health".
As 2014 marks 15
years since the commencement of this fashionable journey, whereby various women
have made Hassanali part of their life whilst choosing him to design their
wedding and statement evening gowns, He truly has been touched and mentored by
many of such women over the past 15 years, thus the adage, “behind every
successful man there is a woman” has been made a reality.
Mustafa was named as one of
Africa Top Ten Male designer by UK's NEW AFRICAN WOMEN and Kenya Airways
MSAFIRI magazine named him COUNT OF COUTURE.
He launched Swahili Fashion
Week 7 years ago which has created a promising platform not only for
established designers and models but for aspiring entrants of this avenue and
has now become the LARGEST FASHION EVENT IN EAST & CENTRAL AFRICA.
Meet Mustafa
Hassanali and you know what makes him special, he believes in the 'never say
die' attitude and uses his talent and creativity in making a better today
and tomorrow for the fashion fraternity very close to his heart.
Mustafa Hassanali
is truly a fashionista personified!
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