'Behind the Seams' with Hanifa Bridal Prepare to be captivated as we unveil the unseen, the exquisite, and the aweinspiring world "Behind The Seams" of Hanifa's New Bridal Collection. ___ Firstly, double congratulations on your engagement and new addition to your family, your bundle of joy. Tell me a bit about your journey into the fashion industry. When did you first fall in love with fashion design and how has your journey evolved since then? Thank you! I was drawn to fashion at a young age because of my mom, but I actually started in the industry with no formal training or experience. I started Hanifa in 2012 when I saw the need for bold, sophisticated, size-inclusive clothing. Since then, the brand has really evolved along with my own life.
DESIGNER: HANIFA PHOTOS BY ABDM STUDIO
INTERVIEW BY DESIREE DOSSEN
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o ya'll remember during the pandemic when Hanifa "broke the internet" (more like the glass ceiling) with their 3D virtual fashion show, literally setting the standard for other designers to quickly learn CLO3D and host virtual fashion shows of their own? Well, founder and fashion designer, Anifa Mvuemba, is back and setting more trends. And this time she’s entering the bridal chat! Hanifa debuted their latest and most sought-after bridal collection of 31 pieces on October 14th, 2023, at the Black-owned Salamander Resort in Middleburg, Virginia. Brides-to-be, influencers, and girls with major wedding dreams could not get enough of the Runway show looks. Many quickly added these fresh styles to their Pinterest mood boards, myself included.
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In a conversation with my best friend, we shared similar sentiments on which bridal look we would wear to each pre and post-wedding event (and neither of us is even engaged yet!). Anifa Mvuemba is not new to the fashion world, but she is most definitely true to it. As a supporter of her ready-to-wear collection since 2016, I could not contain my excitement for this latest drop. After visiting a Hanifa Sample Sale in 2019 let's just say Hanifa never disappoints. I cannot wait to see the bridal pieces in real life! Join me in an exclusive e-interview with Anifa Mvuemba where you will meet the brilliant mind behind the collection, explore her creative process, and gain insight into the inspiration that has shaped the collection into a work of art: every bride’s dream.
As the Hanifa woman matures and gets older, do you believe many of your current clientele, the “Boss Babes,” and career
