THE KING PROVIDES SOME SUMMER/SPRING FASHION TIPS.

In the past few weeks since the summer/spring season has began,the King of the ramp.Shadel Noble has been on the trend and this time around not on the ramp but through his styling summer dress code. In an exclusive interview we sat down with the King who gave us tips on what to wear this spring/summer season.

TR:What does summer/spring means to you?

SN:For me,Summer & Spring mean  a good time in the day time because you are able to express your self with clothing and show off the hard gym work during the winter,it’s a good time and high spirit and fashion time!

TR:This summer/spring what are you up to in terms of your modelling career?

SN:I will be working on more commercial gigs. 

Recently I had the opportunity of working with a boutique on their summer releases which was fun and totally different from the usual,so that’s another thing about the summer,it opens up new vibes and opportunities.

TR:You have been trending on social media with your summer wear. Can you tell us more about your style?

SN:In Regards to my style, it’s always been about being able to express myself before I have to say it in words and the summer time allows me to rock outfits that are me,that are fun & cool but also comfortable 

TR:In Southern Africa,Sunday formal wear has been our culture but due to this hot weather,do you think people should adapt to something ?

SN:Both culture wear and summer wear can be combined if you are confident enough and have the ability to do it right,for example,one could wear the zulu head gear (umqhele) with shorts too & shades or the sandals (imbhatata) with shorts & a tee,it would look different and nice & summer makes such possible & doable.

TR:Who is your fashion stylist Icon?

SN:I don’t have one in particular but my stylist Noey,is a great help in me trying different looks,patterns,styles,all that fashion fun & also places like pintrest,Instagram & Tumblr help me keep in the loop of different looks & styles.I strive to be an icon myself & not a follower so my stylist & I are in continuous work of that.

TR:What are some of the hot trends that you looking forward to see this season?

SN:I’ve been rocking a lot of the matching two piece outfits for most of my summers,which are vibrant but cool and they seem to trend more in Europe & America. 

I do hope I can inspire this trend,but more with an African vibe and a more fun twist to the vest and shorts swag cause a lot of people are starting to get interested.

TR:What are some of the don'ts in the summer fashion world that you not expecting to see this season ?

SN:DON’T WEAR WINTER IN SUMMER!! I see people trying to make up trends which look silly, like heavy clothing in the summer. Also wearing clothes that don’t compliment your body,build or character,that’s another DON’T people should take seriously trust me,the clothes can make you or break you very quickly so people should stay authentic to their true style & what really suits them.

TR:What is next for Shadel after this season?

SN:This season is only the beginning of fun summer fashion,what I & my stylist have in mind,trust me it will be worth the wait,Summer won’t be the same after.

By Rubaya Tapiwa 

THE CAPITAL CITY OF FASHION TO WELCOME THEMBANI MUBOCHWA.

The capital city of fashion,Paris,is to welcome Africa's award winning fashion Designer Thembani Mubochwa and the TZM fashion house on the 3rd of October.
As he will be exhibiting his,brand designs during the Africa Fashion Reception. 
An event organised by the fashion Icon and activist for the growth of Africa's fashion that is Nigeria's Legendary Gold whose CEO Lexy Mojoeyes.
The event has previous been hosted in Addis Ababa,Ethiopia.Which was the last time when Thembani Mubochwa showcased his designs which impressed the spectators of the event. 
The main agenda of the Africa Fashion Reception is to showcase the talent  within the African continent and to display the role of Africa's fashion in the globe's fashion world.
The prestigious Pan Africa Fashion Event is held in partnership with the African Union and UNESCO.
Hence in addition some of the objectives of the platform are to build bridges by creating free trade and partnership among fashion practitioners throughout the African continent.
Thembani Mubochwa has previously showcased his designs at a number of shows such as Zimbabwe Fashion Week,he has also won two awards during the Durban July Fair.
Thembani Mubochwa will be joined by other African designers.

By Rubaya Tapiwa

MEET TREYLAW RUNWAY AND COMMERCIAL MODEL.

Prominently known as Treylaw , yes you are right his not related to Treysongs.
But his one of the most sexiest Zimbabwean models who is based in South Africa. Aftv had a chitchat with Treylaw  who revealed where his name 'Treylaw  derives from.
Find out how his journey in the modelling industry started and what he says about women and child abuse and xenophobia acts. 

TR:Lawrance you are prominently known as Treylaw  can you tell us the story behind your name?
TL:Well, I was born without two names so I decided to give myself a nickname and that’s when I decided to call myself Treylaw which is a combination of two names. I’m very much inspired by Treysongs the American musician, so I removed part of his name and combine it with part of my name and that gave birth to Treylaw.

TR:How has working under EMM impacted your career?
TL:Working under Extreme Model Management has impacted my career immensely by grooming me to be the person I am right now as well as marketing me to the world.

TR:Take us to the time you emerged in the modelling industry?TL:It was during my desperate period of find my purpose or divine assignment.
 I was hungry and seeking when God opened the door of modelling for me. I reminisce myself seeking for a job at Durban Youth Radio when I encountered a beautiful lady that urged me to join modelling and she gave me the EMM details. After I joined the agency I thought it was going to be an easy journey only to realise that I was wrong. I actually had to work myself up to the top to be successful.

TR:You are both a runway and a commercial  model.How has the industry been for you in SA as your roots derive from Zimbabwe?
TL:I’m both a runway and commercial model because I find it worth to do both.  
Runway modelling is imperative because it has good publicity and great networking. I also love commercial modelling because I’m really good at marketing products and it pays very well. The industry has been very stiff for me because of competition and racial discrimination since I’m from Zimbabwe, but my zeal and passion for success is what got me to break through.

TR:Can you state some of the runway shows you have participated in  and fashion brands you have catwalked for?TL:I have been privileged to participate in one of the biggest fashion events in Durban and in South Africa as whole. I have cat walked at the Pavilion show exhibiting clothes for big brands such as G-star raw, Fabian, Shadows and Edgars.
 This event is very important to me because it was my first fashion show as a model. 
Wear South Africa was one of the best events I did because it opened an opportunity for me to showcase my favorite clothing brand known as Magents. I’m in love with this brand because their clothes portray my personality and I even dream of becoming the ambassador of such a dignified brand.
I also participated in Vodacom Durban July which is the biggest fashion show all over South Africa.

TR:What do you believe separates you from other models?
TL:I believe what separates me from other models,is my ability to keep trying no matter how many times I fail.
 In the modelling industry people get rejected a lot and most of the models take it personal, whereas I take that no as a step closer to that yes.

TR:Who inspires Treylaw?
TL:I’m someone who is self motivated and I listen to a bunch of motivational speakers who have made it their lives. One of my best motivational speaker is Oprah Winfrey because she always talks about 'doing the right thing and let excellence be your brand'.

TR:Who are some of African's most prominent designers you are planning to work with ?
TL:I don’t have a specific designer I wish to work with, but I do wish to work with anyone who sees the potential in me.

TR:Why is it important to join a modelling agency like EMM?TL:For anyone who wishes to be a model, it is crucial to join an agency like Extreme Model Management because they will provide you with training, they will teach you more about the industry and most importantly they will groom you to be a better person you never thought you can be.


TR:What is Next for you this year ?
TL:What’s next for me this year is embracing any opportunity that God brings upon my way.

TR:What are your last words?
TL:My last words to the world is, let’s practice compassion to one another because this will promote humanity as well as reducing the rate of gender based violence and xenophobia.

By Rubaya Tapiwa

MR ANGOLA PUSHES FOR EDUCATION FOR ALL AGENDA.

Pascoal Andre is a 21 year old model who is currently Mr World Angola who took part in Mr World 2019 in Philippines. The 21 year old model caught up with Aftv mag and told us how the economy challenges faced by his country has managed to drain good standard of the modelling industry in his country.He also told us how he is pushing the movement #Everygetseducated. 

TR: Pascoal hie,can you summaries history of who you are?
PA:I'm Pascoal Andre I'm 21 years old, 1.87 meters tall, weight is 76 kilos, I was a competitor in the Mister World 2019 contest in the Philippines, represented Angola and I was in the 25 finalists.

TR: When did it occur that you should join the fashion industry?
PA:I entered the fashion world in 2015 and started to work professionally two months later.


TR: When did your coronation to place as Mr. World Angola?
PA:I was crowned as Mr. Mundo Angola on 28 October 2018

TR:Share with us some of the challenges you face as Angola models and how can you solve the problems?
PA:In  the national market (Angola), fashion is nothing easier, and to make it worse this time ,as Angola is facing  the biggest economic decline due to the economic crises, it affects the way the national market behavior in fashion industry and sometimes to be part of a fashion events it takes long awaiting time, sometimes I sort out all these issues through some publicity and  participating  in zero cost jobs just to keep myself in shape and moving in tryng to get something big like a big contract with a reputable model agency

TR:You are currently working with your community on various charitable projects. Can you share with us some of these projects?
PA:Yes, I am currently working with my community I have taken advantage of my free time to teach the kids how to  read and write, I have been helping thoses who has no conditions to go to  a normal school and be part of normal educational system in my community, and my main focus is in all the  people with extreme disadvantage  in my society, I always try  to do everything i can and striving to help or get as many disadvantaged people as possible a normal life in terms of education and so on. I have a strong affection and respect for them and my opinion is that  the world would be a  better place if there was no one who is going through such kind of things.


TR:State four African tourist destinations you expect to travel?
PA:The 4 Tourist Destinations in Africa I would like to visit are
 1:South Africa
2:Mozambique
3 Ghana 
4:Sierra Leon


TR:Who inspires the fashion industry?
PA:My biggest inspiration in the fashion industry is William Level and Fred Costa


TR: What is your favorite favorite?
PA:Better to die on your feet than live on your knees


TR:Are there any other contests you plan to participate in?
PA:Yes there is New York fashion week and Lisbon fashion week

By Rubaya Tapiwa