After establishing herself in the fashion industry, Hendo became increasingly aware of the environmental impacts of fast fashion. This realization prompted her to pivot towards eco-sustainable design, adopting the mantra: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (R3).
Nairobi Fashion Week brought together an inspiring mix of established and emerging designers who showcased amazing collections.
Can barkcloth reclaim its place as a textile of the future, or will it become another forgotten relic of Africa’s rich textile history?
Nairobi Fashion Week 2025 is proud to announce that Africa’s rising stars in regenerative fashion will take center stage with groundbreaking collections that combine bold creativity with a commitment to environmental and social impact. Taking place from 29th January to 1st February 2025, the event will celebrate a new wave of African designers who are …
This past September, at the Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting during the UN General Assembly week in NYC, Laura Brown, Chair of the (RED) Creative Council, and global icon, Iman, announced the DISCOVE(RED) Fashion Prize. Launching early 2025 to fight AIDS and spotlight the next gen of fashion design from across Africa. “There are some brilliant African …
African fashion designers are rewriting the rules of global fashion, bringing the vibrancy, heritage, and innovation of the continent to the world’s most prestigious runways. In 2024, their creative genius illuminated international fashion weeks, leaving a lasting impression on audiences and critics alike. From New York to Paris, these trailblazers showcased collections that celebrated their …
Moët & Chandon marked Champagne Day in a dazzling celebration of art, craftsmanship, savoir-faire, and ingenuity. Hosted at Hemingways Nairobi, the evening brought together artisans, trendsetters and creators from various disciplines, to share the stories that inspire their passions. Embracing the theme of “Endless Creativity in Craftsmanship”, the brand’s signature elegance was seen in the …
Step into the world of Imane Ayissi, a visionary designer who is reshaping the fashion landscape with his bold and beautiful garments. The SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film's latest exhibition, "Imane Ayissi: Africa World," is a must-see for anyone who appreciates innovation, cultural richness, and of course, impeccable style. Ayissi's story is one …
F&M (Fashion and Ministry) Brand is a faith-based fashion brand based in Nairobi, Kenya. The Made in Kenya brand believes in dressing a person externally with edgy, fashion forward and exclusive designs but more so to dress them internally with grace, with power and with the wholesome word of God. They are a Fashion brand …
DolMel is an Ethiopian fashion brand bringing a unique approach that pushes the millennia-old tradition of hand-weaving into the 21st century. They do this by using high-tech digital reactive printing to produce rolls of various kinds of seamless patterns on a cotton hand-woven fabric. This later turns into bohemian inspired clothes that celebrates and express …
