The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has pledged its support to the upcoming “Am Zambian” Luxury Runway Experience by TashFash Designs, scheduled for June 20, 2026.
Am Zambian aims to spotlight the richness of Zambian creativity across bridal, heritage, and everyday wear, positioning local talent at the forefront of defining the country’s unique fashion identity.
By bringing together creatives and fashion enthusiasts, the experience seeks to elevate local craftsmanship and encourage wider appreciation of Zambian-made fashion both locally and internationally.
ZDA Director General Albert Halwampa commended the initiative, emphasizing its alignment with the agency’s mission to promote local industries.
“ZDA is proud to support platforms such as the ‘Am Zambian’ Luxury Runway Experience, which celebrate our identity while creating meaningful opportunities for local designers. Initiatives like this not only showcase Zambia’s rich cultural heritage but also strengthen the creative economy, positioning our fashion industry as a competitive and export-ready sector.”
The collaboration follows a courtesy call by TashFash Designs Founder, Natasha Banda, to ZDA where she shared the vision behind the initiative and its potential impact on Zambia’s fashion landscape.
Ms. Banda emphasised the importance of telling authentic Zambian stories through fashion. “The ‘Am Zambian’ Luxury Runway Experience is about reclaiming our narrative and celebrating who we are through design. We want to inspire pride in Zambian creativity while creating a platform that empowers local designers to showcase their work at the highest level,” she said.
