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Africa-Press – Mozambique. <\/strong><\/span>Mozambican designer Mauricio Matapisse looks on as a machine sews the logo of his Nothing to Lose (NTL) clothing brand onto fabric.<\/p>\n

He wants his brand, which has caught the eyes of young Mozambicans with its trendy designs, to be on par with the world\u2019s best.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need to create that dynamic of when a person goes to a store to buy Gucci, Nike and\u2026 sees NTL\u2026 (and) feels a little balance there. Like, should I buy this or that,\u201d said Matapisse, 39, from Mozambique\u2019s capital Maputo.<\/p>\n

NTL customers say its affordability, fabric quality and range of styles from hats to summer outfits set it apart.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou have the freedom to choose the colour, size and design of your clothes,\u201d customer Neusa Gilda Castigo Mussuey said.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Mozambique<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Mozambique. Mozambican designer Mauricio Matapisse looks on as a machine sews the logo of his Nothing to Lose (NTL) clothing brand onto fabric. 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