Creative DNA Zimbabwe
In partnership with the British Council & Swiss Embassy of Zimbabwe
We are thrilled that Haus of Stone Showroom is the lead delivery partner for Creative DNA Zimbabwe, a Pan-African Fashion Accelerator program.
First appointed in 2024 and now navigating our second powerful iteration, we have expanded our horizon for this cycle by bringing onboard renowned UK-based delivery partner, Fashion Scout. This collaboration merges localized African narrative with global industry infrastructure, creating an unparalleled launchpad for the continent’s brightest talents.
About the Program & Our Vision
The Pan-African Fashion Accelerator is designed to catalyze the commercial growth of sustainable and culturally rooted fashion brands across the continent. By offering intensive masterclasses, market-readiness mentoring, and cross-border networking, the program equips designers to scale intentionally.
For Haus of Stone Showroom, this partnership is a natural, full-circle extension of the work we have championed for years. Our ethos has always been anchored in using textiles for cultural archiving, dismantling creative silos, and building sustainable design ecosystems. Through this accelerator, we are taking those exact principles and scaling them to foster a united, boundary-pushing Pan-African fashion network with a global reach.
Why You Should ApplyThis is more than a training program; it is a collaborative village designed to take your brand to the international stage without compromising your cultural DNA. We are committed to stripping away barriers to entry, which is why this entire accelerator is fully funded for selected participants.
As a cohort member, you will gain access to:
Fashion Education & Mentorship:
Receive world-class, rigorous design and business training alongside direct, one-on-one insights from global industry titans.
Seed Funding:
Gain access to financial grants designed to inject capital directly into your business, helping you scale production and build infrastructure.
Market Access:
Master the complexities of navigating international supply chains, retail structures, global showcases, and cross-border trade.
Community Integration:
Enter a sacred space to collaborate, share resources, and grow alongside a tribe of peer designers who reject gatekeeping in favor of collective elevation.
How to Apply
We are looking for visionary Zimbabwean designers who are deeply invested in their craft, committed to sustainable practices, and ready to scale commercially.
Applications for Year 2 are currently closed.
The open call for our 3rd cohort will launch in October 2026. Please continue to watch our website and follow our social media platforms for the official announcements.
First appointed in 2024 and now navigating our second powerful iteration, we have expanded our horizon for this cycle by bringing onboard renowned UK-based delivery partner, Fashion Scout. This collaboration merges localized African narrative with global industry infrastructure, creating an unparalleled launchpad for the continent’s brightest talents.
About the Program & Our Vision
The Pan-African Fashion Accelerator is designed to catalyze the commercial growth of sustainable and culturally rooted fashion brands across the continent. By offering intensive masterclasses, market-readiness mentoring, and cross-border networking, the program equips designers to scale intentionally.
For Haus of Stone Showroom, this partnership is a natural, full-circle extension of the work we have championed for years. Our ethos has always been anchored in using textiles for cultural archiving, dismantling creative silos, and building sustainable design ecosystems. Through this accelerator, we are taking those exact principles and scaling them to foster a united, boundary-pushing Pan-African fashion network with a global reach.
Why You Should ApplyThis is more than a training program; it is a collaborative village designed to take your brand to the international stage without compromising your cultural DNA. We are committed to stripping away barriers to entry, which is why this entire accelerator is fully funded for selected participants.
As a cohort member, you will gain access to:
Fashion Education & Mentorship:
Receive world-class, rigorous design and business training alongside direct, one-on-one insights from global industry titans.
Seed Funding:
Gain access to financial grants designed to inject capital directly into your business, helping you scale production and build infrastructure.
Market Access:
Master the complexities of navigating international supply chains, retail structures, global showcases, and cross-border trade.
Community Integration:
Enter a sacred space to collaborate, share resources, and grow alongside a tribe of peer designers who reject gatekeeping in favor of collective elevation.
How to Apply
We are looking for visionary Zimbabwean designers who are deeply invested in their craft, committed to sustainable practices, and ready to scale commercially.
Applications for Year 2 are currently closed.
The open call for our 3rd cohort will launch in October 2026. Please continue to watch our website and follow our social media platforms for the official announcements.
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Image Cred . Simply Craft Africa
Creative DNA Y2.
Creative DNA Y2.
HAUS OF STONE SHOWROOM
A Consciously Wandering Experiential Pop-up Showroom.
Haus Of Stone unveiled its first showroom/concept space in Harare, Zimbabwe, in July 2023. More than just a retail space, this space is a curated sanctuary filled with carefully selected design pieces from Zimbabwe and Africa, aligning with our brand ethos and identity. It's a dynamic space where we experiment, explore, and share our passion for creative expression.
Beyond showcasing beautifully crafted objects, in 2024, the space evolved into an experiential pop-up shopping experience, collaborating with strategic lifestyle brands and partners. Our goal with The Showroom concept space is to champion luxury African fashion rooted in handcraft and sustainability. We aim to redefine African luxury by curating a collective of like-minded brands, expanding market access, and preserving our design heritage.
Haus Of Stone unveiled its first showroom/concept space in Harare, Zimbabwe, in July 2023. More than just a retail space, this space is a curated sanctuary filled with carefully selected design pieces from Zimbabwe and Africa, aligning with our brand ethos and identity. It's a dynamic space where we experiment, explore, and share our passion for creative expression.
Beyond showcasing beautifully crafted objects, in 2024, the space evolved into an experiential pop-up shopping experience, collaborating with strategic lifestyle brands and partners. Our goal with The Showroom concept space is to champion luxury African fashion rooted in handcraft and sustainability. We aim to redefine African luxury by curating a collective of like-minded brands, expanding market access, and preserving our design heritage.
Image Cred . Opus Foto/ Thami Zhou
Showroom visuals
Showroom visuals
CANEX CREATIVE AFRICA NEXUS
Luxury Showroom '24 (Algiers, Algeria)
AFRICAN CREATORS FESTIVAL
Trunk Shop '24
“Creators created to create”. An annual celebration for creators in Africa Immerse yourself in a spectacular evening of fashion that celebrates African excellence on the global stage. This runway show will feature stunning collections from leading African designers, highlighting the creativity, innovation, and cultural richness that define African fashion today. Join us for an unforgettable night where style meets heritage in a vibrant display of African sartorial artistry.
For this edition, we had the privilege of popping up alongside the beautifully handcrafted handbag brand by Patch Maokoe Zimbabwe. These bags are not only sustainably produced but are also inspired by history and culture, an ethos we share with the Afro-luxury brand.
For this edition, we had the privilege of popping up alongside the beautifully handcrafted handbag brand by Patch Maokoe Zimbabwe. These bags are not only sustainably produced but are also inspired by history and culture, an ethos we share with the Afro-luxury brand.
FAME WEEK AFRICA
Africa Fashion Forums Showroom '24 (Capetown South-Africa)
Bringing together Africa’s Film & TV, Animation, Music, Fashion & Entertainment. FAME Week Africa is the go-to event for African creatives, providing them with a platform to bring their ingrained talent, their stories, their culture to the forefront. FAME Week Africa brings together co-related events focusing on the major creative economies, namely film, television, animation, music, fashion and entertainment technology.
BRITISH COUNCIL'S CREATIVE ECONOMY WEEK
Special Edition Designer Pop-up '23
During the inaugural Creative Economy Week, we were thrilled to host a special designer pop-up event. Hosting the British Council Africa team, Kora Koza, Electric South, Matamba Film Lab, and TWYG Magazine. This event showcased the incredible talent of emerging Zimbabwean fashion creatives who are weaving magic with sustainable practices.
We were honored to highlight the work of some of our suppliers and these amazing brands: Paper Pieces, J Sabelo, Fungai Muzoroza, Bisamucollective, and Patch Maokoe Zimbabwe. Each designer presented their unique signature and approach to sustainable fashion. We learned about their brands, practices, and the innovative ways they tackle environmental consciousness within their craft.
The event was a powerful testament to the resilience and creativity of Zimbabwe's fashion scene. We can't wait to continue supporting these talented individuals and host similar events in the future, featuring even more inspiring fashion voices.
We were honored to highlight the work of some of our suppliers and these amazing brands: Paper Pieces, J Sabelo, Fungai Muzoroza, Bisamucollective, and Patch Maokoe Zimbabwe. Each designer presented their unique signature and approach to sustainable fashion. We learned about their brands, practices, and the innovative ways they tackle environmental consciousness within their craft.
The event was a powerful testament to the resilience and creativity of Zimbabwe's fashion scene. We can't wait to continue supporting these talented individuals and host similar events in the future, featuring even more inspiring fashion voices.
CANEX CREATIVE AFRICA NEXUS
Canex Trade Fair- Luxury Showroom @ Intra Africa Trade Fair (Cairo, Egypt) '23
British Council unleashes fashion accelerator programme Creative DNA at CANEX 2023The Creative DNA programme is specifically designed to support and uplift fashion businesses by nurturing designers' skills, knowledge, and networks in Africa and the UK. Its showcase at Afreximbank’s CANEX 2023 event will give young designers a chance to enter new markets.
