WOMEN’S WEAR
2025
2025
discover our debut fashion collection
Ihre Herausforderungen.
Ihre Leidenschaft.
Ihre Geschichten.
Unsere Inspiration.
A tribute to the women of Zambia
Inspiriert von den Frauen Sambias – ihrer Schönheit, Stärke, ihrem täglichen Leben, ihrer Würde, Freude und dem immensen Wert ihres oft übersehenen Beitrags für das Zusammenleben und die sambische Gesellschaft als Ganzes.
This concept is conveyed through a fusion of the traditional, feminine-associated chitenge fabric (a rectangular cloth with vibrant print patterns that is wrapped around the body to protect clothing and express humility) with classic “Western” workwear, which is typically worn almost exclusively by men. Men in local communities have better chances of finding formal employment in industries such as mining, construction or agriculture.
Click to find out more about the context of the print elements
PRINT DESIGN
The print design of this collection is inspired by Zambian everyday objects: metal braizers, mealie-meal bags, plastic chairs and carrier bags or more traditional household items, like farming hoes, mortar and pestle<br> Set in the colour pallet of the rich Zambian landscape with mango trees, flamboyant blossoms and the ever-present maize plant, this print appreciates the often unnoticed beauty that resides in communities like ours.






Wealth of another kind
As a branch of the local development cooperation organization Life Trust Zambia, we are committed to ensuring that Zambia is seen as a country of opportunity and potential.
We believe that even where financial wealth is scarce, communities are incredibly rich in experiential, spiritual, and relational capital. This belief inspired us to create our unique “Chitenge” print.
Through our bespoke print design and the high-quality craftsmanship (or crafts-womanship, to be precise), we honor the invaluable contributions that women make to Zambia in every aspect of society.
100% of the proceeds go back into vocational training projects in the Waya community.
Our women’s fashion debut collection was designed and manufactured entirely in Waya compound.
14° 28.435′ S⚬
14° 28.435′ S⚬
14° 28.435′ S⚬
14° 28.435′ S⚬
14° 28.435′ S⚬
28° 27.7112′ E⚬
28° 27.7112′ E⚬
28° 27.7112′ E⚬
28° 27.7112′ E⚬
28° 27.7112′ E⚬


Jetzt die ganze Kollektion entdecken
in Sambia
Empowerment Design Studio
Life Trust Zambia
P.O. Box 80949
Waya Compound, behind Life Trust School
in Europa
Life Trust Empowerment gGmbH
Habenhauser Dorfrstraße 27
28279 Bremen, Deutschland
© 2025 Empowerment Design Studio