Martharine Anne Olivia Jabo

Fashion – Design / Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

School of Fashion

Inspired by her late mother in the field of fashion, Martharine Jabo discovered her love for fashion, art and interior design right from a tender age. She begun cutting out different fabrics left by her mother, using them to make clothes for her dolls as well as sketching from time to time.
In the later years, she worked on independent projects in various design fields which gained her local and regional recognition.

Hailing from Uganda, in order to gain comprehensive knowledge of the fashion industry, Martharine moved to San Francisco to pursue a Master of Fine Art degree in Fashion Design from Academy of Art University and as a recent graduate, her work has evolved overtime and hopes to use the experience and skills acquired to her advantage.

Having had some prior experience in the fashion industry, her long term goal is to re-brand her fashion brand JABO, establish and maintain a meaningful network in the industry and create a global presence through her work, going beyond fashion and continuing to work as a Philanthropist. With a focus on both women and menswear, She has always been drawn towards the Luxury and Couture space and loves creating trans-seasonal pieces that transcend time.

Martharine also takes great pride in her culture and her work focuses on embodying aspects of a rich African heritage fused together with modern elements of design and premium craftsmanship. She hopes to create a platform that debunks the myth surrounding “made in Africa” products.