“My mom taught me the craft at an early age. I've never attended a fashion school. My apprenticeship into the fabrication and alteration of clothing began soon after I began to walk. I have been formally designing since 2016, and in 2017, I designed and tailored a collection featuring outfits based on contemporary art. It was my first fashion show, the audience burst out laughing. It turned out they were laughing at my designs. I was told no one would wear my clothing because they were extraordinarily different. The criticism only made me more determined to think outside the box.” 
To support herself and her dream, Idah works - a lot. She has a degree in Maths and Physics (after receiving government sponsorship so that she could attend) and teaches in many schools as well as tutoring, alongside a long list of other jobs. Idah also volunteers - she loves to help others. Her heart is solid gold. As a university student at Kyambogo, she collected old clothes and shoes from fellow students and took them to the centre to be given to less fortunate children. She is a volunteer at Kaleke Kasome Centre (KAKA) in Mpigi, which is run to advocate, protect and promote the values of girls, often recovering from unimaginable abuse and crimes.
But Idah wants a better life for herself; the opportunity to pursue her dream in a place where she has a fighting chance to realise it. So she’s looking for an internship, or a fashion opportunity somewhere where she may be able to fulfill her dreams as a designer. I would love nothing more than to be able to have Idah help at Miss Matahari, however, as an emerging brand, we are sadly not in the position to be able to sponsor her move to Canada at this time. So I want to share her story in the hope that it might attract the attention of someone who can - any fashion label would be lucky to have her on their team. Or through funding or financing perhaps there is a way to bring her over. If not to Canada, then any other fashion-forward country where she can realise her true potential. 
SIZE GUIDE
| SIZE | XS | S | M | L | XL |
| US/CANADA | 2-4 | 4-6 | 8-10 | 10-12 | 12-14 |
| UK/AUSTRALIA | 6-8 | 8-10 | 12-14 | 14-16 | 16-18 |
| ITALY | 38-40 | 40-42 | 44-46 | 46-48 | 48-50 |
| FRANCE | 34-36 | 36-38 | 40-42 | 42-44 | 44-46 |
| JEANS | 24-26 | 26-28 | 30-32 | 32-34 | 34-36 |
Size Guide information - best viewed in landscape mode/on a larger screen.
The models in The Warrior Collection range from 5'5" - 5'9" in height and size 4-6 US (8-10 UK). They are all wearing our size S.
The main model in The New Frontier Collection is 5' 10" and a US size 2-4 (6-8 UK). Her bust is 34", waist 26" and hips 36.5". She is also wearing our size S. The petite model wearing some of the styles and accessories is 5' 3" and a US size 2. Her bust is 33", waist 25" and hips 39". She is wearing our size XS. If you fall into the petite category, you might find XS fits you better length-wise.
Note on pants - The workout tights/capris in The Warrior collection fit a little larger than pants/leggings in The New Frontier collection, as they've been specifically designed to flatter all body types, with a slightly more generous cut on the thighs and around the waist. If you have very slim thighs, we recommend you go down a size in any of the Warrior collection bottoms. In general all of our pants are designed to accommodate curvy or muscular thighs. When in doubt, drop a size.
We've also created all styles across all collections to fit a little longer on the sleeves and legs to provide more allowance for different shapes and sizes; not to mention we love the longer sleeved/legged look.
If you have any queries on sizing, please drop us a line at info@missmatahari.com and we'll be more than happy to discuss your specific requirements.
Maurice Hasa
March 25, 2020
This is really inspirational, am impressed.