Sunday 2 November 2014

Anna Luks In Dar



This summer, I was back in Dar-es-Salaam, my home town for a vacation with a difference.  Instead of enjoying the wonderful sun, sea and sandy beaches it was more of a working holiday.  My aim this time around was to introduce my clothing brand Anna Luks..
Being home is always a blessing.   Despite being born and growing up in the city (Dar-es-Salaam, the Swahililand), I found myself surrounded by a "new" Dar!!  A world of new faces and lifestyle, it felt strange but understandable at the same time.  I was reminiscing of the beautiful old Dar, familiar places and landmarks, many of them are very sadly no more!  Things just seemed totally new to me!

I was quite fortunate to have family and friends helping me out in my venture.  Karolyn Klaire and Carola Kinasha were the main force behind Anna Luks in Dar by introducing me to many wonderful people in my field.  I couldn't have achieved what I did without them.
I had an opportunity to be part of one of the fast-growing Pop Up shops in Dar known as Pop-Up-Bongo which is run by Natasha. The Pop-up-Bongo exhibition event took place on the 2nd August in Slipway Dar-es-Salaam. The turn out and interest was amazing.  I was also thrilled to have finally met quite a few of Anna Luks supporters in person for the first time!
The highlight of my trip to Swahililand was being invited by one of the prestigious Fashion Magazine, Bang, for an interview and a photoshoot at Albert Manifester studios in Mwenge Dar-es-Salaam.
I have put together a few highlights/behind the scene of my working holiday in Dar.  Enjoy!

Exhibition




Venue:  The  Terrace , Slipway Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
 My buddies Tony Joett (TJ) with Sauda Simba.  Thanks guys for the love!  xxx

Natasha of Pop-up-Bongo and Karolyn Klaire wearing Anna luks skirt and crotchet top 
Rope Jacket


Rio-the- Stylist rocking Anna Luks Rope Jacket

Tz model  Chelsea E Santana

Tz Designer of Pax Fashion label  Judith Ngonjela


Interviews
At Holiday Inn Dar-es-Salaam
With Khadija 

Ruth Luks talking about her Jewelry.



Photo Shoots
Behind the scenes
Ladies in Red.  The coat dress
Dyed hessian fabric 
Karolyn  in Hessian Coat Dress
Nasreen of Enji Pai Jewellery 
  

 
Its a wrap guys!  @ the Bang Magazine shoot with awesome photographer himself Albert Manifester.



Other Business
 Nasreen Karim of Enjipai and I

Karolyn and I chilling after a meeting with Designer Ally Rhemtullah at the Fish Market in Msasani Dar-es-Salaam
Ally and I
Ally with Anna and Ruth of A&R Luks accessories




Chillaxing ; Anna & Ruth Luks of A&R Luks accessories

Thanks to: 
Karolyn Klaire, Carolla Kinasha, Athanasius Lukindo, Natasha of Pop-up-Bongo, Lyn Lux, Tony Joett, Zainab and Jabu Maalim. 
Much appreciation!
See you guys very soon!
Anna x





6 comments:

  1. Woow! Big up for you, Anna Luks! This is well written. Casual. Brief. Detailed. Your honest in words and style is what got me too. Going back after a while. How it felt. Who met you. Who assisted you. Swahili land...the old and new Dar. Keep it up old friend!

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  2. Dr Hamza m Hassan2 November 2014 at 20:30

    Kazi nzuri dada Anna
    Mungu akupe afya na uzima
    Undelete kubarkiwa uzima kapanda jukwaa last designers,sky is limit

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  3. Wow! Freddy Macha, much appreciated to read a comment from you not just as a friend, but as a journalist. Thank you so much my good old friend.

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  4. Wonderful work!

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  5. Would love to know who you are Anonymous, but thank you so much for your lovely comment!

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