Lorraine Ntokozo Fusire - Lorantofu
Now, last week she had her first Fashion Exhibition (not showcase ka), showcasing a collection of funky haute couture wedding gowns, Lord and Ladies it was JawDropping, literally (you'll see what i mean) and i actually got the opportunity to interview her in person, through whatsapp. Lol the joys of social networks, Ladies and Gentlemen, Lorraine Ntokozo Fusire, Lorantofu.
SA - I loved your fashion exhibition collection. It was funky thats, stylish in an unconventional way,daring to be different. In fact, it seemed very Lorantofu. Talk me through the designing process of the collection, what inspired it.
LNF - Music and Elie Saab.
Eli is e king of couture n i wanted to be bold n darin lyk him,hence i created pieces that mk my brides be astounding ,n mk men drop their jaws,i feel as zimbabweans and africans we should show our natural curves hence e collection is mnt to do justice to that.
Another thing was bng funky thats bng stylish in an unconventional way,darin to be different
SA - We are living in a time where the economy is not at its best, aren't you frightened by the current economic climate?
LNF - My forte is haute couture whether economy likes it or not haute couture is expensive n i chose something that is different that even sells internationaly so ild also bring foreign currency to boost our economy.
Ppl luv to look good n wth couture u never go wrong,its expensive n only made on specific request n it has differnt unique styles that define e wearer so yah economy cnt beat this one
Lorantofu Posing with her Models.
SA - You’ve showcased at Africa Fashionweek Toronto (AFWT), how was that experience for you?
LNF - Afwt got me thinkin,i had normal party dresses and i had e whole african chick theme goin on hence i was doin things that alrdy hv well established designers doin but overall i learnt a lot.i successful got a boost in cash n ey offerd to groom m as an individual.thats wen i identified that i am good at haute couture hence ey startd hlpin me wth my collections so that ey do not only sell in zim but sell vry well internationally,ey hc helped me network n gt to know other international designers on a vry close n personal note.
I thank afwt
SA - What is your style, like a certain form of style u always abide by when designin?
LNF - Seduction,seduction,seduction,igniting my crazy spark,unleashin e animal in me,im good at couture il stick to that.
A Lorantofu Haute Couture Gown
SA - Describe ur personal style.
LNF - Im a vry shy person but i luv colour,chiffon defines m,n lace is my signature on evry piece.i love bng laid bck n effortless in jeans n tshirts,n heels.i luv mini b it a dress,skirt i blv as a designr n fashion creater ppl shld b inspired both by my work n me bng me so i kip it me as possible simple me n complex designs that communicate my feelings emotions n thoughts
SA - Where do you see yourself in the near future?
LNF - Unlyk othr designers who want to go as far as paris fashion week i blv charity begins at home.i would love to open a design school n modellin agency that would promote groom n market upcoming designers to e fashion world in zim n outsyd zim iv bn fortunate enough to be sponsored by my family bt nt evry1 has that kind of support. So i want to take e yung upcomin designers thru e lifetym achievement iv lived n experienced as well.i c myslf accomplishin my dream in jst fouryrs so watch my space bcz in jst e 4yrs iv bn to cut iv manage to b invited to almost 8 shows compited twice were i also won in e differnt fashion shows so 4yrs really ild mk it n do e same for my othr yung upcoming zim designers.
SA - Any future collections we shuld be on the look out for this year?
LNF - Yep there is Zimbabwe Fashionweek it will feature a new collection, The Intwasa Fashion Show will also hv a new collection so yah u beta watch out☺.
SA - Do you only design Haute Couture only? Any Menswear range or kiddies wear?
LNF - Im vry flexible even menswear i do, Im actually good at kids clothing line,i also do party dressing but only for bisness reasons n thrz alrdy Edgars n Jet who are good at that so it really hard creating a customer base lyk theirs thats y i stck to couture for my personal reasons and im eva ryt bcz i alwys hit e mark and fo fashion shows i do haute couture cz it best describes me as an individual.im good at that n it unleashes e animal in me.
Just incase you want to place an order contact her through
Email: lorantofusire@gmail.com
Number: upon request.
