Behind every great designer is a carved out piece of foam waiting to perform the mannequin test. Every time I dress my mannequin, it sends chills down my spine. Did I nail it, or is it back to the drawing board? That’s the golden question I ask myself every time I wrap my fabric around …
Wait a minute, am I tripping, or is your girl getting a little media attention today? Today was a day like no other. As I was preparing to share my progress from day four, I got a pleasant surprise. I counted at least thirty WhatsApp messages from my family and friends back home. Okay, …
Being a fashion designer is more about creating the perfect look than making clothes. In my opinion, anyone can be taught to sew fabric together, but drafting style is an art. New York fashion week brings out that art in the most prestigious way. That’s why I am focused on designing timeless pieces. Just the …
These days it seems fashion designing is consuming every second of my day. Imagine I wake up and go to sleep thinking fashion week. I try to imagine what will New York be like. Coming from a small town in Uganda called Kyebando, a trip to such a large city can cause anxiety for me. …
“Nassali Sarah having fun at the fabric store while researching fabric.” New York fashion week 2019 is going to be a blast, at least for me, if nobody else. I have always dreamed of seeing my designs on a runway. I just didn’t realize how much went on behind the scenes leading up to the …
“Fashion designer Nassali Sarah McDonald sketching designs for New York Fashion Week 2019.” I am so excited to be attending New York fashion week 2019 this September. Oh, did I mention, I will be attending as a presenting designer? You got it, I will present my very own line Nassali Wear in the Big Apple. …
“Ugandan fashion designer tapped for New York Fashion Week 2019.” Early preteen years in Kyebando, Uganda World-renowned fashion designer Donatella Versace once said, “Fashion is about dreaming and making others dream.” Little did Versace know that such words would be just as relevant in the small town of Kyebando, Uganda. As far back as her …
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