Who is David Alford?
David Alford is a Fashion Designer who began his studies in Fashion Design from the age of 17. He decided to set up his own fashion studio in Zimbabwe after he relocated from the UK to Harare. 2015 was a good year for him. He produced his first collection, “Under the skin" Winter 2015 which he revealed at HIFA 2015. David also showcased two collections at the Zimbabwe Fashion Week and was awarded Designer of the Year 2015.
David showcased his most recent collection, “Fallen Angel,” Winter 2016 at the Zimbabwe Fashion Week Winter Collections. The “Fallen Angel” Collection is a story of a girl who has been outcast, condemned by society, and she is regaining control and power of her image and self. The looks consisted of black and grey garments made from leather, chiffon and fur fabrics.
David Alford is due to represent Zimbabwe at the Africa Fashion Reception in Paris on the 2nd of July, and in Addis Ababa from the 8 to the 10th of September. He has also been invited to Nairobi, and Accra Fashion Weeks that will take place later this year. David Alford will also attend an event in Equatorial Guinea which focuses on Empowering Women. You can follow David Alford on: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/davidalfordharare Facebook https://www.facebook.com/davidfe.alford