She went from an emerging designer to one of the country’s most talked about (and bought from) fashion designers. Melisa Poulton is a fashion powerhouse-in-the-making who is getting better with every collection she puts out. She’s had some ups and downs in 2015 but came out shining, with a brand that many can only aspire to.
2015’s ‘it’ girl?
Meriam Kaxuxwena.
2015’s ‘it’ boy?
Reginaldo Antunes, a model – too dam hot.
What 2015 song describes your year?
Jidenna’s ‘Classic man’.
2015’s best chill spot?
Chopsi’s.
The last three things you spent money on?
Fabric, shoes and petrol.
Hero of the year?
My dad.
Proudest professional moment in 2015?
Dressing the presenters at the NAMAs and my brand launch.
Last thing that made you laugh out loud?
The jokes my friend Ujama makes, she knows how to make me smile.
Favourite slang term of 2015?
Dirty Kandeshi.
What put Namibia on the map in 2015?
The Rugby World Cup.
2015 taught me… To be patient and strive for what I want and follow my dreams.
Most overrated trend of 2015?
Banana split tops.
Best event(s) of 2015?
NAMAs 2015, Doctatainment Spring Fiesta.
Water crisis and baby dumping.
Namibia’s breakout fashion talent of 2015?
Meriam Kaxuxwena and Lourens ‘Loux’ Gebhardt.
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