{"id":395,"date":"2026-08-29T21:14:53","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T18:14:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/afriartfashionshow.com\/iufc\/?p=395"},"modified":"2026-08-29T21:14:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T18:14:53","slug":"the-inter-university-fashion-challenge-2026-winners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/afriartfashionshow.com\/iufc\/the-inter-university-fashion-challenge-2026-winners\/","title":{"rendered":"The Inter-University Fashion Challenge 2026 Winners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The second edition of the Inter-University Fashion Challenge lit up the runway at the University of Kisubi in Entebbe, bringing together six universities and some of the brightest young design talents in the region. Students completely outdid themselves with bold, innovative collections that captivated the audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Competing across seven distinct categories\u2014Heritage<\/strong>, Modernity<\/strong>, Ghetto vs. Urban<\/strong>, Inclusive Designs<\/strong>, Eco-Fashion<\/strong>, Color Your World<\/strong>, and Accessories Design<\/strong>\u2014the participants proved that the future of African fashion is exceptionally bright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Michelangelo College of Creative Arts proudly claimed the crown as the Best Fashion Institute of the Year 2026, while the phenomenal Brother Maryviane Ndikizimba from the University of Kisubi soared above 33 brilliant contenders to capture the title of Overall Best Student Fashion Designer of the Year! Brother Viane completely mesmerized the audience with his breathtaking masterpiece: a stunning, two-piece gown meticulously crafted from cowrie shells. For his extraordinary artistry, he didn\u2019t just take home a prestigious accolade\u2014he also walked away with a brand-new sewing machine courtesy of Trillion Looks Store to fuel his bright design future! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Category Champions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Heritage:<\/strong>\u00a0Brother Maryviane Ndikizimba (University of Kisubi)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Color Your World:<\/strong>\u00a0Tahiya Namutamba (Kampala University)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Ghetto vs. Urban:<\/strong>\u00a0Kasera Cynthia Laureen (University of Kisubi)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    • Eco-Fashion:<\/strong>\u00a0Niyigena Angella (Michelangelo College of Creative Arts)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Inclusive Fashion:<\/strong>\u00a0Deborah Najengo (Uganda Christian University)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Modernity:<\/strong>\u00a0Nazziwa Jane (Michelangelo College of Creative Arts)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Accessories:<\/strong>\u00a0Otto Enzio (Michelangelo College of Creative Arts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      The 2026 Inter university fashion challenge second edition ended on a high note as the founder of Trillion Looks Store, Mrs. Cerinah Nalwoga Kasirye, took the stage to applaud the students for their creativity and thanking participating institutions for supporting their students. She issued an inspiring call to action for even more universities to join the movement, proving to the world that fashion and design are undeniably valid career paths<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Special appreciation was also extended to key partners who helped make the night a resounding success, including Ms. Rasheeda Nalumoso from DoaDoa\u2014who shared invaluable insights on creative careers\u2014alongside World Skills, Micah of God, Leonessa Designs and Buganda Heritage and Tourism Board represented by the CEO Mr. Najib Nsubuga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      With such an extraordinary showcase of talent, anticipation is already building for the 2027 Inter-University Fashion Challenge<\/strong>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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