Crafted with Purpose. Worn with Intention.

Panashe Designs was born from a lifelong love of craft.

Our founder, Chipo Mudzengi-Hwami, is an award-winning fashion designer based in Los Angeles whose relationship with clothing began long before she ever touched a sewing machine. She grew up watching her mother — an expert seamstress — transform fabric into something extraordinary, and her father run a leather clothing manufacturing company. Fashion wasn't just a career path. It was the language of her household.

That foundation shaped everything.

Award-Winning Artistry

Chipo's talent was recognized early. She is a two-time Gold Thimble Award winner — one of fashion's most prestigious honors — taking home awards in both the Men's and Theme categories. It's a distinction that speaks to her range, her technical mastery, and her fearless creative vision.

Every piece in the Panashe collection carries that same standard of excellence.

Handmade in Los Angeles

We don't do mass production. Each Panashe piece is handcrafted in Los Angeles, made from carefully sourced materials, and designed to be worn — and felt — differently than anything you'll find in a mall or a fast fashion feed.

Our aesthetic draws from the bold, expressive energy of vintage global fashion: wide-leg silhouettes, geometric prints, rich saturated colors, and statement layering pieces that feel as good as they look. We design for women who dress with intention — not to follow a trend, but to express something true about themselves.

Sizes run from S to 5XL, because great design should be for every body.

Fashion as a Force for Good

Panashe means "in God's presence" — and that sense of purpose runs through everything we do.

From the beginning, this brand has been about more than clothing. Chipo started Panashe with a vision to support single mothers — creating a space where women could work, grow, and build confidence alongside a community that believes in them. A portion of our mission is dedicated to scholarships and resources for single moms who are building something of their own.

When you wear Panashe, you're part of that story.

Our Values

• Craftsmanship first — every piece is made by hand with care
• Inclusive sizing — S through 5XL, always
• Slow fashion — small-batch, intentional, built to last
• Community over commerce — we exist to uplift the women who wear us and the women who make us

Thank you for being here. Now go make a statement.