Change of Wardrobe: Le Closet Relocates

the Exclusive By. The Lord Kempson Ari weYulu

@ZambiazHarshTag ● @KempsonAri

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here boutiques that sell cloths with brands and there lifestyle brands which transcend the mundane and excel in providing exclusive luxury garments, the latter is the one being fêted and toasted in this piece. A new chapter was written in the history of Zambian Fashion and that of an exclusive brand. On the eve of its 3^rd birthday, Friday the 11^th of September 2015, Le Closet changed its dress size from 7 Diamond Mall to 34C East Park Mall in true pomp and flair befitting the product, its clients and the store’s new location. As much as the old store and its rich history will be missed, fashion is about evolution at every level and as such change of location is a sign of growth which is no small feat but a milestone we must applaud and respect. Raise your glasses to the award winning indigenous enterprise that is Le Closet, as we toast to the new commode. 

Professionals, power women, artists and models all dressed in their favourite Le Closet frocks, strutted past the velvet ropes in solidarity and allegiance to a brand they love and value.

Model Hawa Fofana (winner of Face of Redd’s and long term client of the store) articulated that it’s the élan, comfort, versatility, and timelessness of the various garments that keeps her coming back to the store to stock and restock her wardrobe at Le Closet. Indeed each piece in the store is unique and offers something for the office, social events and everything in between,  even the kinky at heart will find an item to fuel their wild side (inner freak) *winks* le freak c’est chic. The milieu’s layout and décor and setting (which was put together in a record three weeks), has a distinct Paris metropolis feel with a hint of New York chic. The antique frames on the walls and the mirrors give the store depth and modishness without the feeling of clutter. The chandelier in the center of the room provides just the right balance and lighting, without being excessive but

exuding opulence.

          

The labels on the shoes, dresses and accessories all bear the name Le Closet, it’s not for show but merriment of the standard that the brand has set and continues to set on the Zambian couture scene. Celebrity clients who are styled by the store owners and wear the label include female rapper and model #NkaniYaLula(TheBerg) Bomb$hell

and songbird entrepreneur and radio personality #WomanToTheWorld  Zillah. Each item in the store is the innovation of the visionary sister duo of Pamela and Stephanie Chibwe, who work together and conceptualize the startling creations of their collections that are exclusive to the flagship store. Inspiring and timeless, their alluring couture chic is a breath of fresh air to the scene.     

Not only were customers treated to glasses of champagne,

they also received a 10% discount on selected items during the two days of festivities of the stores birthday weekend and rebirth. The smile and cheer on the client’s faces is testament to their satisfaction at the hallmark of the store which is the reassurance that from lingerie to shoes Le Closet has your entire covered. The owners are always on sight to provide you with that bespoke runway stone cold fox look which the store proprietors themselves spot, guiding and styling you as you shop, feel the cloths, try them on and guarantee you are satisfied. The address is store 34C East Park Mall if you have an appetite for that couture look and refined taste. Thank you for the invite and champagne ladies of Le Closet, Santé!