Zimbabwean Fashion Designer, Tafadzwa “Taf the Taylor” Moyo will be showcasing in July at the South African Menswear Week SS16/17 in Cape Town. It will be the second time this year that the fascinating designer is showcasing at the prestigious event. In February, he was amongst the invited designers who graced the fashion event.
South African Menswear Week is Africa’s only stand-alone platform dedicated to the development and promotion of menswear within the African continent. Taking place twice a year in Cape Town, South Africa, SAMW aims to provide a world-class platform for menswear designers and brands to showcase their latest collections. A series of the best of menswear collections is showcased within four days each season.
“I never take any opportunity that comes my way for granted. Showcasing again at the South African Menswear Week SS16/17, alongside many talented African Designers and another fellow Zimbabwean – Ara Kani, is really humbling. I have showcased before at the event, but every time, it is a challenge to up my game and stay relevant all the time”, lamented Taf the Taylor.
Taf the Taylor started his career path in 2005. He enrolled at Danhiko Project, a clothing institute, where he pursued a 4 year Diploma in Industrial Clothing Design and Construction.
After graduating from Danhiko, he was offered a full time job with Faithwear where he worked as a junior designer for 2 years and then got elevated to head designer in 2010 until 2013. He later decided to venture into his own business as a clothing manufacture in a bid to raise capital to fund his own clothing label, KIDD HUNTA, a dream he always had.
“Being part of the design team at Faithwear was such a big deal for me that even after graduating; all i wanted was to be a part of the same team again. It was a ground breaking moment for me, which I treasure up to date”, exclaimed Taf The Taylor
Today, his same spirit ignites a flame expressed in the design of the Kidd Hunta label and he will once again grace the South African Menswear Week and showcase alongside the best menswear designers.
