Nairobi Design [Week] 2023 is an event that celebrates the creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit of Nairobi’s design community. From fashion to architecture, furniture to interiors, the week-long event brings together some of the most inspiring and cutting-edge design professionals from around the world. This year, Nairobi Design [formerly Nairobi Design Week] took place at Opportunity Factory by SandStorm Kenya…
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The Women In Film Awards [WIFA] Kenya 2023 is an event dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of women in the film industry. The awards ceremony honours outstanding women who have made a significant contribution to the Kenyan film industry, as well as those who have excelled in various areas of filmmaking. The 4th Edition of the Women in Film Awards…
East Africa is getting its own version of the widely popular reality show franchise The Real Housewives, with editions that have already been featured in countries like Durban, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Lagos and Abuja. Airing on the on-demand streaming platform Showmax from 23rd February The Real Housewives of Nairobi is expected to be an interesting peek into the lives of…
Your office workspace is quite likely where you well spend over 25% of your waking life. While most offices are bland and bare, look at it as a blank canvas to bring in a touch of your personality. It will go a long way in helping you enjoy spending time at your desk. There are many ways to decorate your…
With the New Year and Christmas holiday in our rearview mirror it’s time to look forward to more adventures and activities for future holidays. We here at Couture are ready to feed your wanderlust with a list of places to visit and unique activities to add to your bucket list and future travel plans. While adding activities like seeing the…
If you are looking to have your Christmas decorations really stand out this year, why not try some African Adornment made my local artisans? These pieces will not only be a great conversation starter, but will also bring in the essence of creativity and appreciation of Modern African Culture right into your home! The African Christmas Tree Whether you are…
SMALL COUNTRIES, BIG TOURISM As luck or nature would have it, the smallest countries in Africa are also the most beautiful and have a robust and growing tourism economy. Looking for holiday destinations to add to your bucket list? We suggest you add these island countries as a must-visit. SYCHELLES Seychelles is an archipelago of 155 islands with an additional…
THE ART OF LA SAPE A La Sape enthusiast is called a Sapeur and the movement is called Sapeurism (La Sapologe). La Sape is an abbreviation based on the phrase Société des Ambianceurs et des Personnes Élégantes (loosely translated to Society of Ambiance-Makers and Elegant People). Sapeurism is a cult-like love for extravagant fashion and style amongst the – mostly…