Afrotrend Magazine APR.2015 1st ISSUE | Seite 3

03 VALA-FASHION STYLE SAVVY! Shop Local Design VALA is Zambia's first concept store and local emporium. The principal behind VALA is that of shared space retail and is run on consignment agreements with top talent local designers. VALA is a 100% locally owned company that stocks quality collections from various local designers and thus bring local fashion to the retail and commercial markets. VALA aspires to create a platform for growth of the industry by promoting designers businesses and allowing them to expand their reach. Officially Opened in 2014 Thursday with a press brunch graced by the National Arts Council of Zambia (NAC) chairperson Mulenga Kapwepwe and an Evening launch attended by local designers.