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Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>Zambian fashion designers and artists have held a fashion show at the ongoing Dubai 2020 expo in the United Arab Emirates. The event, which was held at the Angolan Pavilion, attracted different nationalities, among them, Zambians.<\/p>\n

The aim of the show was to showcase Zambian creative designs and collections produced by local designers. Gender Analyst at Cabinet Office, Emmah Phiri, described the fashion show as a huge success.<\/p>\n

Ms. Phiri, who is also 50 Million African Women Speak (50 MAWS) Project Focal Point Person for Zambia, said the fashion show attracted a mixed audience of people from different nationalities.<\/p>\n

She noted that the fashion designers who are part of the innovators and setups have made a mark on the international fashion scene. \u201cThe event was a huge success looking at the different nationalities that came through to watch the fashion show,\u201d Ms. said.<\/p>\n

She explained that the aim of the fashion show was to display to the world what Zambian designers are capable of producing using fabrics. Ms. Phiri stressed that Zambian fashion designers and artists have placed the country on the international map with their creativity<\/p>\n

She expressed optimism that other foreign designers will soon be able to collaborate with Zambian designers after hosting a successful fashion show. Ms. Phiri has since commended the designers and artists for sharing their talents and creativity with the rest of the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cI can only thank our designers and artists for making us proud with their designs and also for sharing their collections with the rest of the world,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

And Creative Designer Chief Executive Officer, Mercy Mukupa, said the show has helped to create exposure of her designs to potential customers. Ms. Mukupa explained that participating in the Dubai 2020 expo has helped to break international barriers.<\/p>\n

\u201cAm so glad that I have been able to break international barriers by taking part in the Dubai 2020 expo,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the same event, Fay Designs Founder Faith Kabende, indicated that the fashion show was an eye-opener. Mrs. Kabende said the Dubai 2020 expo has raised her aspirations as a fashion designer.<\/p>\n

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