A NEW fashion event aimed at fast‑tracking Zimbabwe’s emerging creative talent will make its debut on October 4, organisers of Thrift & Threads announced this week. Curated by Mcheno and More as the online platform marks its third anniversary, Thrift & Threads is billed as a bi‑monthly showcase that moves the spotlight from the screen to live stages and market stalls. In an interview with NewsDay Life & Style, event director Kingstone Zimunya revealed that Mcheno and More was created for creatives in fashion and art to document Zimbabwean youth culture.
“Thrift & Threads aims to elevate the careers of emerging creatives in fashion, music and art,” he said. The inaugural edition carries a Retro theme, inviting guests to take inspiration from styles spanning the 1960s to the 2010s. The event will feature a runway with four brands, three homegrown stall‑based labels and three curated thrift retailers.
There will also be a dedicated Retro Room, complete with a photo booth, free snacks and printed keepsake photos. The event involves more than 50 creatives across fashion, music, modelling and craft. Attendees will also have the chance to win a surprise prize in a raffle at the close of the night.
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Sustainability and inclusion are central to the concept. The thrift retailers selected for the event were chosen for redefining second‑hand shopping by offering cleaned, authenticated designer pieces and curated looks rather than the disorder often associated with bhero markets. “We hope to spark conversations around sustainability in fashion, spotlight emerging fashion designers and retailers, while also providing a platform for young creatives to network,” Zimunya said.
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