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Thursday, August 23, 2012

AW2012 Lookbook: at Jacana Gardens

The House of Alpha Rose is a week away from showing at Zimbabwe Fashion Week 2012 and this is an update to what the brand has been up to in 2012. The brand has bloomed with the renovations for the opening of their first shop, redesigning their website and the AW2012 collection to name a few.

The photo-shoot for the Lookbook took place at the lovely Award-winning venue Jacana Gardens at 14 Jacana Drive, Borrowdale,Harare. The owners Rian and Willem won a National Architectural award in 1994. It has a casual chic look and uses Zimbabwean art pieces to further enhance the great architecture. It was built and decorated using the 3000 year old Feng Shui philosophy to design the venue. Like the Alpha Rose brand, Jacana Gardens is the essence of style.

The AW2012 Collection 'Kaleidoscope' was inspired by the vibrancy of Autumn and Winter in Zimbabwe. The mixture of very green and colourful state of the winter season. The AW2012 collection was modelled by Miss Priscilla Chigariro at Jacana Gardens.
Alpha Rose AW2012 tailored dress Model: Priscilla Chigariro
Jacana Garden's a look through into the house from the patio, with chandeliers and floral arrangements.
Jacana Gardens Double room with the lizard/gecko headboard art above the head
Jacana Gardens suite with a lush garden view and Aztec design rug
Jacana Gardens Vintage feel Lounge (part of one of the bedrooms) are with corner couch, old photographs and treasure chests
Alpha Rose AW2012 Navy dress was the best seller of the collection. Model: Priscilla Chigariro
Jacana Gardens Dinner Table with the Sunroof bringing in natural light in the center of the room.
Alpha Rose AW2012 Java dress, this dress is flirty and adorable for elegant casual. Model : Priscilla Chigariro
Jacana Gardens Feng Shui design philosophy in the colour choice, light and authentic Zimbabwean art pieces and furniture.
Jacana Gardens original decor pieces reflecting how engrossed the owners are in art and cultures from around the world.
Jacana Gardens have inspiring gardens with a balance of water and earth following the Feng Shui philosophy.
Alpha Rose AW2012 Plunging back little black and gold dress, this dress is elegant, sexy and structured, absolute masterpiece. Model : Priscilla Chigariro
Alpha Rose AW2012 Sweetheart neckline boob-tube black gown. This dress is a show stopping piece, absolutely chic and vivacious. Model: Priscilla Chigariro
Jacana Gardens gives off a warm feeling and the lounge area is a place one can relax and wind off.
To enquire about Jacana Gardens contact the owners Rian and Willem on +263779 715 297

House of Alpha Rose is glad to be back on Blogger and will be updating you on the opening of their shop and participation in the upcoming Zimbabwe Fashion week!

2 comments:

Unknown said...

Beautiful and elegant pieces you have here. Cant wait to see you showcasing at the Zim Fashion Week. So excited **clap, clap**!

Yvonne Watadza said...

Dear Rene, Thank you so much for the positive feedback. keep checking our blog for the opening date of our boutique then perhaps I could meet you then! Hope you like what we have done with our latest collection to be revealed at Zimbabwe Fashion Week.
Yvonne

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