A host of top-notch players in the local fashion industry were on Saturday nominated in different categories for the upcoming Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards slated for December 7, 2018.
The nominees were revealed at the first-ever fashionpreneur summit that was held at Skyz Hotel, in Kampala.
The summit focused on the role of fashion and the creative industry in shaping the future of the country’s economy giving guests an insight into the immense opportunities that the industry has to offer and how the youth can make use of such opportunities to create a livelihood for themselves.
Renowned South African designer David Tlale, who shared with the audience a variety of ideas as well as advice from personal experience on how one can use their passion for fashion to start projects and monetize them was the guest speaker.
Also among the speakers was celebrated radio presenter and news anchor Flavia Tumusiime, fashion designer Santa Anzo, make-up guru Mona Umutoni as well as commercial law expert Bernard Mukasa who gave participants tips on the legal processes involved in registering, growing and protecting a business/brand.
Under the theme ‘Fashion is Power’, the ASFAs 2018 yet another end of year event to look forward to.
The nominees are:
| CATEGORY | NAMES |
| FASHION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR | Eguana |
| Sham Tyra | |
| Joe Malaika | |
| Anitah Beryl | |
| Stella Atal | |
| MODEL OF THE YEAR | Anyon Ansola |
| Paul Mwesigwa | |
| Aliet Sarah | |
| Aketch Joy Winnie | |
| Ayak Veronica | |
| MAKEUP ARTIST OF THE YEAR | Beats By Derek |
| Danyel on the brushes | |
| Nahya Glam | |
| Imani Makeup | |
| Saida Beauty | |
| FASHION STYLIST OF THE YEAR | Mavo Kampala |
| Tazibone Solomon | |
| Glitz by Nalu | |
| Kaijuka Abbas | |
| Sam Kikumba | |
| FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR | Papa Shot it |
| Oscar Ntege | |
| Bwire Mark | |
| Fred Bugembe | |
| Daville | |
| HAIR STYLIST OF THE YEAR | Mart Barber |
| Gray Cee Hairz | |
| HairByZiiwa | |
| Maureen Nambusi | |
| Jeff Jingo | |
| MOST STYLISH ARTIST ( MALE) | Fik Fameika |
| APass | |
| Exodus | |
| Eddy Kenzo | |
| Beenie Gunter | |
| MOST STYLISH ARTIST (FEMALE) | Vinka |
| Spice Diana | |
| Nina Roz | |
| Lydia Jazmine | |
| Angelina | |
| FASHIONISTA OF THE YEAR( MALE) | Brandon Brandon |
| Sir Owen Dapper | |
| Zipper Atafo | |
| Lord Sanie | |
| Abdul Spot | |
| FASHIONISTA OF THE YEAR | Aaron Hilson |
| Meg Lusembo | |
| Kasirye Hauer | |
| Udy The Gemini | |
| FASHION WRITER OF THE YEAR | Gloria Haguma |
| Esther Oluka | |
| Nasif Nyiiro Nkoobe | |
| Edward Nimusiima | |
| Siima Sabiiti | |
| FASHIONABLE MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR | FINALLY BY GEOSTEADY |
| VERY WELL BY KING SAHA, SLICK STUART AND ROJA | |
| CHIPS NA KETCHUP BY VINKA | |
| MUMMY YO BY SHEBA | |
| MUJJE BY GNL ZAMBA | |
| MOST STYLISH FEMALE CELEBRITY OF THE YEAR | Sheila Gashumba |
| Rachel K | |
| Judith Heard | |
| Judithiana | |
| Sue Ochola Deroy |