Get to know us

Welcome to Icansi Fashion Fest, a vibrant celebration of fashion, music, and culture, founded by Noliwe Mhlope of Nolie.b. Designs and Penelope Lacha of Penelope Creationz. Born from a shared passion for promoting young, local talent, the festival serves as a dynamic platform for emerging designers, models, and artists. With a fusion of modern, avant-garde fashion and African heritage, Icansi Fashion Fest brings together creative minds from across Zimbabwe and beyond, fostering cultural exchange and artistic collaboration. Join us as we elevate Bulawayo as a regional arts and culture hub, and work towards making this event an internationally recognized festival

Our mission

At Icansi Fashion Fest, our mission is to celebrate and promote the rich cultural heritage of Bulawayo through the transformative power of fashion, art, and music. We are dedicated to providing a platform for emerging designers, models, and artists to showcase their talents, while fostering cultural exchange and collaboration across borders. By elevating local talent and creating an inclusive space for creativity, we aim to position Bulawayo as a global hub for arts and culture, and make Icansi Fashion Fest a premier international event that inspires innovation, diversity, and unity.

Our vision

Icansi Fashion Fest envisions Bulawayo as a globally recognized hub for arts and culture, where fashion, art, food and music unite to celebrate heritage, inspire innovation, and foster cross-border collaboration. We strive to create an inclusive platform that elevates local talent, empowers emerging creatives, and establishes Icansi Fashion Fest as a premier international event that champions diversity, creativity, and cultural pride.