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Why Every Woman Needs One Signature Statement Piece

It’s that one item that:✨ Turns heads✨ Elevates your basics✨ Starts conversations✨ Makes every photo pop✨ Reminds you exactly who you are For many women, their signature Panashe piece becomes a con...

The Psychology of Color in African Fashion

Color speaks before you do.In African fashion, color is its own language. Examples: 🔹 Blue — Calm + clarity🟧 Orange — Joy + celebration🟡 Yellow — Royalty + warmth🟢 Green — Growth + peace❤️ Red — St...

A Guide for New Fashion Designers: 7 Lessons I Learned the Hard Way

If you’re an aspiring designer, here are seven lessons I learned the hard way: 1. Start with fabric, not sketches.Let the fabric tell you what it wants to become. 2. Avoid cheap materials.Quality f...

Why Fashion Is a Form of Healing

For me, fashion wasn’t a career — it was my healing.As a young single mother, sewing saved me.It gave me identity. Skill. Purpose. Confidence. Fashion heals because it gives women permission to: ⭐ ...

The Akanaka Collection: The Meaning Behind Each Colorway

The Akanaka Collection means “She is beautiful” — but each colorway carries its own deeper Shona meaning: 💚 Ruvimbo (Hope) — For the moments when you need to believe again💛 Runako (Beauty) — A remi...

How to Style African Print for Everyday Elegance

Bold fabrics don’t need bold occasions. African prints can be styled effortlessly for everyday wear when done intentionally. My Favorite Styling Rules: Let one piece talk at a time.If the print i...

The Story Behind the Ruyevo Hand-Painted Jacket

The Ruyevo Collection is the most personal collection I’ve ever created. “Ruyevo” means admiration — admiration for craftsmanship, culture, and the wildlife of Zimbabwe. Each jacket is:🎨 Hand-paint...

Why I Design for Women Who Refuse to Shrink

Panashe Designs was born from my journey as a single mother who refused to let struggle define her. Every collection is a love letter to women who are done apologizing for taking up space. When I d...

The Power of African Prints: Why Bold Women Choose Bold Fabric

African prints are more than fabric — they are identity, heartbeat, and heritage. Every pattern tells a story, connecting women to culture, history, and themselves. At Panashe Designs, prints carry...