FASHION IN BOTSWANA-OVERVIEW

Before you go on to read this article, stop awhile and think about the fashion industry of the 1990s and early 2000s in Botswana. Did you know any local fashion designers or local fashion brands then?

In those days you found tailors everywhere, at every street corner but the problem was that the only service you got from them was that of stitching and altering the clothes you already had.

Over the years, however, Botswana's fashion industry has picked up the slack, whipping up tremendous changes among the get-up-and-go younger section of the population. From a state of near non-existence a few years ago, the industry is now on a roll, and often trendy, young leading the changes.

The Tswana traditional fashion has always borrowed from a mixture of both western and African countries' fashion cultures with fabrics and patterns. For instance, the German print fabric, felt fabric and African print fabrics stand out as popular features of Tswana fashion.

More other patterns that are borrowed from African fashion include, puffed sleeves, pleated volume bottoms in the female dresses and skirts, embroidery patterns on the outfits, hats, jackets, coats, trousers, shirts, and woven jerseys on male outfits.

EVER HEARD OF BLACK TRASH BEFORE?

This is a Botswana-based clothing fashion label that specializes in the design or cut, fabric procurement and manufacturing of high quality garments.

Established under the banner of Black Trash co. Holdings, Black Trash enjoys the expert directorship of two highly qualified and experienced fashion designers who have featured in prominent events and produced memorable clothing garments. Black Trash is edgy, chic and yet constantly looking for a new fashion handwriting. The label caters for an individual who juggles aspect of a busy contemporary lifestyle and never afraid to bend the rules of fashion.

Even more important, Black Trash clothes are designed with a free and spontaneous individual in mind, who distinctively defines the look, energy and attitude of today.The style is for a young middle-aged individual who lives in a metropolitan setting and living a contemporary lifestyle.

Black Trash brand has local and international recognition. The label adheres to stringent quality measures in their designs and clothing, and delivers on time.