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The theme for the 6th edition of Kampala Fashion Week was ‘Temple’ and the location was at Yamasen Commercial space,..
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With his new Fall/Winter 2019/ 2020 ‘Perennial’ collection, Lukhanyo Mdingi consolidates the label’s sustainable approach South African Designer Lukhanyo Mdingi..
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