Lusaka polo enthusiasts plan first glamour extravaganza

By Ann Zulu

in Lusaka

LUSAKA’s socialites and fashion enthusiasts are looking forward to Zambia’s first ever social polo event dubbed the ‘‘Lusaka July’’ that marries glamour with polo. 

The event, to be held at The Retreat in Roma on July 31, will be an opportunity for Lusaka residents to familiarize themselves with the leading international polo tournaments.

Like the original “Durban July”, guests at the event would be encouraged to dress in stylish outfits.

Following in the footsteps of events based on equestrian sports events like the Australian Melbourne Cup, the Lusaka July would be held every year during the Zambian polo season.

According to the event co-ordinator Monde Nyambe, the event was based on the concept of experiencing the social culture of the sport of polo.

Ms. Nyambe noted that as one of the oldest sports in history, polo had spread around the world.

“In Zambia, the polo season is between the months of February and September where polo clubs across the country organize local and international tournaments. Recently, an international men’s polo tournament between Chile and Zambia was held in Lusaka.

“We are focused on emphasizing the elegance, fashion and polo at this event.  Ladies should come in their most fashionable dresses and fascinators and gentlemen can dapper up in their best outfits.

‘‘Polo is in season and we will be tapping into polo matches happening across the globe; so get ready to enjoy the beautiful game of polo while you socialize in style,” said Ms. Nyambe said.

She observed that the infusion of fashion into the event was inevitable, with the growing fashion industry in Zambia,

Ms. Nyambe said the Lusaka July promised to be a display of trendy designs by some of the most talented fashion designers.

“Namibian designer, Nikola of Nikola Conradie Fashions, will showcase her outfits at the event alongside leading Zambian designers Debbie Chu, Mwenge of Lace and Chisoma Lombe of Chizo Designs.

“Lusaka July promises to be a spectacle of Lusaka’s evolving cosmopolitan culture. We should expect to see some of the city’s celebrities, TV and radio personalities at the event,” she said.