About
About the brand
Nshinge Design is an ethical brand of innovative ideas that is driven by community, storytelling and raising awareness on mental health through fashion and art. Our products are made for you who live for colours, and creativity, boldly and unapologetically.
As a brand, our mission is to make you feel seen by raising awareness of mental health through our creations and providing a platform where we can have conversations on mental health.
Our products are all created in a limited quantity and are all made to order. We create made to order to avoid overproduction and to give you high-quality items that can be personalised upon request.
If you have questions or comments, kindly send us an email at nshingedesign@gmail.com. once we receive your orders, we begin the process of creating them, we appreciate your understanding and every one of you who keeps supporting the brand.
MEET THE FOUNDER
Francine Muhoza is a Burundian multidisciplinary creative artist with a degree in fashion design. She is also a self-taught artist and a professional model. In 2024 She was awarded the “Creatives Award” for her exceptional advocacy and creativity by Ottawa’s It’s Time! Event
Crowned Miss Fashion Burundi in 2018, Francine relocated to Canada later that year since then her art has been featured in different exhibits like pour your art, give to get art auction at Ottawa art gallery and Hustle art file show and many others.
Francine has also graced numerous runways , and done different fashion and commercial campaigns with brands and businesses in Canada. Her work has been featured in more than 10 magazines worldwide including Malvie French magazine, Selin magazine,Gmaro magazine, Elements magazine and many others.
Her main focus is to advocate for the importance of mental health through Fashion and Art. In her creations, she tells stories through clothes and art pieces that reflect on mental health and celebrate African heritage. Her work mostly includes vibrant colours and prints.