Xandria Kawanga

Xandria Kawanga, also Known as "Xandria" is a Malawian fashion designer, based in Lilongwe, Malawi. She is well known for pioneering inclusive fashion for marginalized groups by producing adaptive fashion for the disabled. Quotes My inspiration was drawn from the current representation of people with disabilities in the fashion and arts industry. Interview with Xandria, Founder and Fashion Designer of House of Xandria I also wanted to create a platform for persons with disabilities to show their talents, to create business opportunities, job opportunities and other opportunities they can get through this and most importantly to show that disability is not inability. Interview with Xandria, Founder and Fashion Designer of House of Xandria The main challenge with the fashion industry in Malawi is lack of fabric manufacturing factories, which limits designers’ creations because materials are limited. Interview with Xandria, Founder and Fashion Designer of House of Xandria The lack of fabric can also limit creativity because we don’t have access to the material we need. Interview with Xandria, Founder and Fashion Designer of House of Xandria As a creator it’s about what season I am in at the moment, what’s inspiring me right now and what mood do I want to go for and that will determine the trend. Interview with Xandria, Founder and Fashion Designer of House of Xandria We also have many designers now and that’s a welcome improvement Interview with Xandria, Founder and Fashion Designer of House of Xandria I would say my style is haute couture which is the creation of exclusive custom-fitted high-end fashion design that is constructed by hand from start to finish. Interview with Xandria, Founder and Fashion Designer of House of Xandria Don’t limit yourself to suit what the world wants you to be. Interview with Xandria, Founder and Fashion Designer of House of Xandria Create whatever you can without limitations and the world will adapt. Interview with Xandria, Founder and Fashion Designer of House of Xandria External link Category: living people Category: women Category: fashion designers