Joy Kendi, an award-winning fashion and lifestyle blogger, has collaborated with Itikadi, a contemporary fashion brand inspired by art and culture, to debut a trendy casual line. The collaboration centers on a loungewear vibe that is versatile in all ways, from an indoor chilled looks if you work from home or are having guests over to outdoor relaxed practicality. The…
Hub of Africa Fashion Week (HAFW) was created with the understanding that there is a need for an event that can highlight the growing talent of African designers and brands to the international market. The philosophy of the company is to be the event that can create a linkage amongst different sectors in the growing garment industry in Africa, while…
Kepha Maina established his label by the same name in 2013. Focusing on ready-to-wear and high-fashion, he draws inspiration from visual artists such as Ibrahim el-Salahi, the renowned Sudanese painter and leading modernist figure. Kepha has had four key fashion showcases that have gotten international attention, and his next collection drops in September 2022. He says there is a slick,…
Mohamed Awale of Rummage Studios [formerly Suave Studios] has established himself as one of the most exciting brands in Nairobi’s flourishing fashion scene. He takes discarded fabrics and turns them into items such as backpacks, messenger bags and smaller goods like wallets and passport holders. Awale draws inspiration from Gikomba, a huge, sprawling, open-air second-hand clothes market in Nairobi, the…
There’s just something that feels so put together about a matching top and bottom set. Whether you’re going to brunch or going for a party, the monochrome combo will turn even the most mundane of outfits into a moment. A monochrome look Is an immaculate balance of laid-back and polished. While some trends come and go, this, is definitely a…
I don’t know about you, but I think dressing for the cold weather is fun! It’s all about protecting yourself from the breeze, and we all know wearing a tiny statement dress as you freeze your toes off is not classy at all. Enjoy playing dress up as you layer and layer. Here are some tips to get you going.…
The dashiki, a part of the Intsinzi Collection from Rwanda design studio, Moshions, first appeared on a catwalk in Kigali five years ago and is now part of a visually stunning exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum entitled ‘Africa Fashion’. These and many more garments have made their way to the acclaimed museum. The exhibition includes fashion pieces that…
The flared trousers look is reminiscent of the 1960s and has since become one of the late 20th century’s more significant trends. Thanks to the floor-skimming silhouette’s leg-lengthening effect, the pants are back and just as trendy as ever! Previously worn with insanely high platforms, the flared look makes a comeback with the more elegant stiletto heel. This is one…