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…
Many of our favourite personalities have been keeping the dapper flame burning when it comes to fashion. Whether it’s in their day-to-day outfits or killer looks on stage, they have shown a plethora of styles. Here are some of the looks you can use to update your wardrobe, and the ladies will be drooling over. Forever AnkaraAnkara designs and fabrics…
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…
Global and local fashion shows often have many photo opportunities and in today’s world of content creation and story telling the opportunities are endless. It’s exciting for professionals as well as non professionals to capture part of their lives and share that with the rest of the world. TECNO and Vogue did just that, through the lens of Aria ShahrokhshahI,…
The East African Textile and Leather Expo is a highly anticipated event in Kenya to showcase the finest textiles and leather craftsmanship. This year I got to attend and decided to journal the day: The Expo was held at Sarit Centre at the Expo Centre on the 2nd Floor. Upon entering the expo, I was immediately greeted by a vibrant…
Nigerian visual artist Malik Afegbua has captured the attention of the world with his recent fashion show titled ‘The Elder Series’ in an effort to challenge stereotypes surrounding the elderly and to amplify the under-represented African faces and bodies in the fashion industry. What is interesting about this fashion show is that it never actually happened. Afegbua harnessed the capabilities…
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 fashion and textile industry is the second-largest sector after agriculture in Africa, with an estimated market value of $31 billion in 2020. Growing every year, it has the potential of creating jobs for millions across the continent, especially for women and youth. The highly anticipated EAST AFRICA TEXTILE AND LEATHER WEEK [EATLW] 2023 edition is the most exclusive meeting…