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The Rise of Modest Fashion: Why It’s Gaining Popularity

The Rise of Modest Fashion: Why It’s Gaining Popularity

In the past few years, modest fashion has become increasingly popular as a growing number of women seek to express their personal style while adhering to their religious, cultural, or personal beliefs regarding modesty. Modest fashion refers to clothing that provides coverage and conceals the body, often including long sleeves, loose-fitting garments, and high necklines. However, this does not mean…

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Looks We Loved from Fashion High Tea 2023

Looks We Loved from Fashion High Tea 2023

Fashion High Tea is an annual charity fashion event organised by Zen Gardens, Nairobi that brings together leading fashion and accessory designers from Kenya and beyond. Proceeds for the 2023 event went towards Kenya Women and Children’s Wellness Centre [KWCWC] in support of Gender-Based Violence survivors. As one of the key events in Kenya’s social scene, socialites, fashionistas, content creators…

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The Vibes at Fashion High Tea 2023

The Vibes at Fashion High Tea 2023

The place to be for all fashion lovers on the 25th of February was Fashion High Tea at Zen Gardens, Nairobi Kenya. A luxurious experience that was exquisitely put together featuring fashion and beauty exhibitors, gorgeous guests dressed to impress and plethora of drinks. Fashion High Tea 2023 brought together lovers of fashion from all over Kenya and brands both…

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COCOLILI Opens Swimwear Store!

COCOLILI Opens Swimwear Store!

It’s the new year and with that comes the excitement of new experiences and best of all new fashion. COCOLILI Africa has you covered with an amazing swimwear store that just opened at The Village Market, Nairobi. On Saturday 17th December the store switched out its apparel collections for stunning one pieces and bikinis with fun summer patterns and the…

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Nairobi Fashion Week 2022

Nairobi Fashion Week 2022

It’s 7pm on Friday the 25th of November. In the halls of the Sarit Expo Centre guests eagerly await to enter and enjoy the show the first of a two-day show. A buzz of excitement fills the air, meanwhile backstage the same buzz is mixed in with chaos as the models, designers and staff get ready to put on an…

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Hub of Africa Fashion Week 2022

Hub of Africa Fashion Week 2022

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…

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Kenyan Designer to Watch: KEPHA MAINA

Kenyan Designer to Watch: KEPHA MAINA

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,…

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