The sun was already setting over the capital, on 29 October, when the Maktub collection by the brand Mina, inspired by the sunset tones of Ilha de Moçambique, was unveiled. The Polana Serena Hotel shone in a true session of refinement, glamour and feminine excellence, where vibrant and neutral tones dominated the catwalk, dazzling the audience with the diversity and creativity of the pieces.
The designs presented, with touches of Persian origin, took those present on a journey through time, witnessing the classic and the modern in fusion, at a moment when authenticity and lightness elegantly expressed feminine power,
Speaking about the event, the designer Shaazia Adam said: “The show managed to bring together more than we expected, and the Mina concept was truly represented. Mina means “I” in Changana, and, through this brand and the Maktub collection, we wanted all women to feel represented and identified. Regardless of age group and body type, and from the most irreverent to the most reserved, we celebrated, through the lines of fashion, the potential of women.”
For his part, Polana’s Commercial Director, Osvaldo Inguane, made the following remarks: “For us, as a hotel marking 100 years, the choice of Shaazia Adam to celebrate this date was very apt. We are a true testament to resilience. We had two atypical years because of covid-19, we wanted to close the hotel several times, but we did not. We were one of the few establishments in Mozambique that did not dismiss a single employee during the pandemic, and this fact shows how important Polana’s 100 years are.”
Celebrating the potential of women, Polana’s 100th anniversary was marked by a social gathering among those present, who were able to enjoy drinks, the house’s varied cuisine, and a fashion pop-up, where guests got a first look at the pieces presented in the first independent show by the brand Mina. Made up of three dozen outfits, the collection was characterised by timeless lines and versatile, modern designs, conceived for different occasions.
Mina was conceived by Mozambican artists, during the difficult period of the covid-19 pandemic, in their own atelier, where standard-size, ready-to-sell pieces are produced. Striving to take the environment and the Mozambican climate into account, Mina is 70% sustainable, making use of natural fibres, linen and cotton.
