Photography by Marc Nixon
Swaziland Breast Cancer Network hosted a dinner at the Mantenga Cultural Village on the 30th July 2011. The casual dinner and fashion show aimed to raise awareness on breast cancer and mobilize funds to finance various cancer campaigns and other projects conducted by the Swaziland Breast Cancer Network; these include testing hundreds of Swazis for cancer, visiting schools, communities, and churches as well as other strategic places to ensure maximum publicity.
The theme of the event was; ‘Something Pink’, and all proceeds will be used to finance other cancer awareness raising campaigns and the costs incurred in the process of testing more Swazis for the disease in various clinics around the country.
The fashion show was directed by Face Modelling Agency Director, Nozipho Sasha Groening. Swaziland International Fair Trade members, as well as local Fashion Designers showcased their inspirational designs on the catwalk.
Gone Rural’s collection was primarily inspired by the “breast cones” especially designed with the theme “Something Pink” in mind. The creativity of ideas and pieces for the collection flowed instantly. We incorporated our Up-Cycled range, Priestess by Philippa Reiss Thorne and Gone Rural jewellery and accessories. The models were styled true to Gone Rural’s image and philosophy- continuous innovation and pushing the design boundaries of style and concept here in Swaziland.
