Nafisa Hafiz is the founder of NUCY fashion brand. She grew up in KSA then moved to Sudan. In 2014 right after her graduation from college of Fine and Applied Art she established her own fashion brand called NUCY.
Nafisa is a self-taught visual artist, who translates her concept through fashion. Her cultural background is embedded through her work and still contributes to her decision-making processes as a fashion and textile designer. Her work is a response to her identity, heritage and culture.
Nafisa has been featured on CNN and described as “the designer who's putting the Sudanese fashion on the map” and she has been inspiration to many. Her work also has been featured on many African Magazines and websites. She was also selected by the British council and Goethe institute as a creative young entrepreneur to attend several workshops and events.
“We are showing a positive image of Sudan by showing the beauty in it. It’s good to see ourselves in international media for the right things instead of negative things”. Nafisa Hafiz.
Follow her on Social Media: Facebook: Nucy, Instagram: nucy_official