MAZELLE STUDIO

Mariam Afolabi

Country – Nigeria

Age – 27

Mazelle studio is a contemporary Nigerian fashion brand who believes in showcasing African fashion and creativity in a modern way. we believe if given this opportunity to showcase at the Arise fashion week 2020, we would be able to show the world the importance of having more African brands and designers participating and having a voice in the global fashion industry. We believe in diversity, sustainability and showcasing cultural talents. we look forward to being accepted. Thank you

MMUSO MAXWELL- MMUSOMAXWELL is a womenswear fashion brand producing garments inspired by their African heritage and contemporary culture to complement the modern women. Accentuating detail, practicality and wear- ability through a well-considered design approach giving a sense of value and quality.

Founded in 2017 by Maxwell Boko and Mmuso Potsane. The duo met through the internship program ‘The Intern by David Tlale’. Having similar interest and views relating to design, they then decided to join forces to strengthen the aesthetic and amplify the voice of their brand.

Since joining forces the duo has showcased at Mercedes Benz Fashion week Johannesburg, Cape Town fashion week, Arise Fashion Week, SA Fashion Week, and exhibited at a showroom in Paris. In 2017 MmusoMaxwell was the Winner of the Sunglass Hut New Talent search design competition which resulted in the brand receiving attention across a variety of media and press features on Vogue Italia, ELLE South Africa, Wanted online Sunday Times and many more.