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FASHION & BEAUTY

“INNOCENTIA LUCKY SABAS”

From modelling agency to a top fashion designer

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Credit To Fashion Associa on of Tan ania and Swahili fashion wee

started as a commercial model, and runway model in 6 came up in the fashion scene from the pageant of iss Tourism Tan ania 6 , wor ed hard as a model, because it was the bridge to achieving my goal of being a designer. n 11, that was the birth of uc y Crea ons. While living in the beau ful island of an ibar, was inspired by the tourism mar et based in an ibar stonetown and the in uence of the big talian community living there.

When the colors mix on a fabric to form bold, vibrant designs, you get a stunning African print. Tanzanian designers are not letting that opportunity pass by, they use all their imagination to create masterpieces.

They are claiming the fashion industry stage from the Swahili Fashion Week in ar es Salaam to the Mercedes- enz Fashion Week in South Africa. Tanzanian designers are pushing the boundaries with a simple Kitenge leaving masterpieces in their wake.

very month ar Life dedicates this section to young emerging and well-known designers who want to create brands and use the fashion pla orm as a stepping stone towards achieving their dream. This month we met Innocentia Lucky Sabas whose ideas in designing clothes and accessories are amazing, you must watch out! Innocentia Lucky Sabas, aged years old, born in Kagera Region who started as a commercial model, and runway model in 2006 came up in the fashion scene from the pageant of Miss Tourism Tanzania . She worked hard as a model, because it was her bridge to achieve her goal of being a designer.

In 2011, that marked the birth of Lucky Creations when living in Zanzibar and was inspired with the tourism market based

The name C was actually originated from my middle name uc y A AT and since all that m into is crea ng di erent loo s, etc. choose to call it C CR AT S. y duty is to s etch from ust an idea to an actual a re, sourcing for fabrics, styling, s tching and ma ing pa erns, wor ing hand in hand with my team and tailors. y duty is to ma e sure luc y crea ons do what every unique fashion brand o ers society.

in Zanzibar’s Stone town and the influence of the big Italian community living there.

Lucky Creations has showcased in many fashion events within Tanzania and abroad such as Russia and frica. S has also been participating in giving back to society through fashion when she organized a fashion event to raise awareness of the health of mother and child campaigns.

Over the years Lucky creations has scored hearts of many fashion lovers in and out of Tanzania. She is an award-winning designer having won the Swahili fashion week award for best upcoming designer of year 2012.

Today, Lucky Sabas is truly a force to be reckoned with in the fashion industry because her Goal is to make her brand not a trending brand but a brand that will last for generations to come. er designs are mostly based on the aesthetics of simplicity with a touch of class and elegance.