Vegan leather or artificial leather is a material that is a sustainable alternative to real leather. By definition: it is any material that mimics the look and feel of leather, but is not produced using animal hides. The material can be made in many different ways, some of which include the use of fungi, specifically the root, pineapple leaves and…
If you’re looking for a mature, chic and fashionable brand then look no further than Aulgah Nato. The brand has been all over the Nairobi Fashion scene, making an outstanding appearance at Tribal Chic 2023 which had Susan Kaitanny from The Real Housewives of Nairobi, opening the show. We couldn’t resist taking a moment to talk to designer and Multi…
Vivienne Westwood, was the godmother of punk and her life is one that must be celebrated not just for her creativity but for her ingenuity, philanthropy and tenacity. The British fashion designer was known for bringing modern punk and new wave fashions into the mainstream. She viewed punk as a way of “seeing if one could put a spoke in…
Walking off the elevator on to the first floor, Café Villa Rosa Restaurant & Balcony Bar at Kempinski one is greeted with three bars serving a variety of drinks, from sparkling wine and margaritas to gin cocktails and creative mocktails. The beautiful sounds of a violin pull you deeper into the restaurant as you embrace the fancy yet laid back…
Regenerative Fashion! By this point in time, you have probably already heard of sustainable fashion, it is the big word around town. Now, we dare you to think bigger. Look one step further. Think Regenerative Fashion. Regenerative Fashion refers to apparel made from fabrics that support circularity either through the used economy by upcycling materials otherwise discarded or through soil-to-soil…
The Bogo Ja and Bougou Saba Cultural Centre wanted to honour the Malian tradition of beautifying mud houses by creating a painting competition called Bogo Ja Festival in Siby, Mali. Rather than viewing mud homes as archaic in this modern world, the festival aims to encourage and celebrate earthen architecture and a revive the vanishing tradition of beautifying homes in…
Davido [David Adedeji Adeleke] has announced that he has an upcoming Netflix series based on his life that will be released in December 2023. The Nigerian singer is known for his colourful personality and great music. The Netflix series – simply titled DAVID – is a welcome surprise to his fans worldwide but is especially exciting for his African fan…
This past weekend, Kenyan fashion brand IKOJN (pronounced /icon/) held an exclusive fashion pop-up and cocktail party at The Social House Hotel, Nairobi to celebrate multiple milestones. This included the launch of The IKOJNIC Club, an exclusive loyalty program for its customers that allows shoppers to gain points, get discounts and claim rewards for shopping at IKOJN. In partnership with…