Adele Dejak

Editor’s Note - The Textile Series #tdsvoices

by The Designers Studio|06 November 201806 November 2018|Africa Feature, Design, Fashion

Ladies and Gentlemen – welcome to the end of the year. I can’t believe that we will be saying Merry Christmas and Happy New Year let alone getting used to writing 2019 very soon. Until then though, we have 2...

BTS CREW SERIES – Editor’s Note - the Crew that made the shot

by The Designers Studio|10 May 201826 June 2018|Fashion, Fashion Film, Features, Photography, Style

Hey there good people. It is time for a new series. Is it me, or are these months flying by incredibly fast? Yikes! Hope you learnt and explored and discovered the art of photography and photographers doing amazing work in...

NOT AFRICAN ENOUGH: A Formidable Rejoinder By The NEST Collective

by Natalie Kimani|25 April 201825 April 2018|Fashion, Photography

There are 55 recognised countries in Africa. Well, if we want to get into semantics, different sources will quote the continent having either 54 or 56 states (The independence of Somaliland and Western Sahara is disputed). In Kenya alone, there...

What’s your flavour? Categories in Fashion Photography - Part II

by The Designers Studio|09 March 201808 March 2018|Fashion, Photography

And we are back. Hope you are starting to see the different categories of fashion photography and thinking about which one suits you best. Well, here are the next three. Let's continue. High-Fashion In its simplest form – high fashion...

[Image: Courtesy of Brian Kivuti]

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[Image: Courtesy of Brian Kivuti]

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The Amalgamation of Art and Introspection that is Brian Kivuti

by Natalie Kimani|08 December 201715 January 2018|Design, Fashion

“Welcome to my sanctuary”, Brian Kivuti says as he unlocks the door to his studio tucked away in a corner of Karen’s scenic greenery. He points to the wall on our right, where there’s a jewellery mood board in various...

The Jewel Series – The Designers Studio Kenya November to December 2017

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The Jewel Series – The Designers Studio Kenya November to December 2017

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Editor’s Note - The Jewel Series – Nov/Dec 2017

by The Designers Studio|09 November 201715 January 2018|Design, Fashion

Hello there! Here we are in November, with only 2 months to go before we welcome 2018. These next two months we want to delve a little deeper into jewellery. There is definitely more than meets the eye. Other than...

The Whimsical and Wonderful Pieces of London Fashion Week Fall 2017

by Natalie Kimani|27 February 201727 February 2017|Fashion

“There are different forms of resistance. Sometimes just the fact that one continues to do what one is doing is also a way of speaking out for something,” Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. This quote beautifully describes what seems to have been...

Yellow, Fringes, Puff Sleeves and Pleated Skirts - our trend review and coverage of Tribal Chic 2016

by The Designers Studio|12 December 201615 December 2016|Events, Fashion

We understand that Fashion Weeks and other fashion events tend to lose the greater community coming across as too opulent or exclusive. We however like to bring the exclusive to the fore because lets face it; we are all the...

Afrika Handmade Symposium and Gallery 2015 at Alliance Française Nairobi from 30th September to 16th October 2015 #ahmade2015

by The Designers Studio|11 September 201521 October 2016|Design, Events

Following a hugely successful event last year, they have raised the bar this year. Founded in 2012, Craft Afrika is a social enterprise that provides market development services for enterprises within the handmade and design sector. A market development initiative...

Focus on Africa June TDS Series #TDSFOA

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Looking Back - TDS Focus on Africa June Series

by The Designers Studio|30 June 201521 October 2016|Africa Feature, Opinion

Our June series was all about looking inward and celebrating those that are working to change the negative narrative of Africa from powerless to powerful, self-sustaining and all round beautiful. This is why it was important for us to dedicate June...

ADELE DEJAK #MyHeatBeatsAfrica Redefining African Identity

by The Designers Studio|03 June 201521 October 2016|Fashion, Features

The leading luxury African accessories brand Adele Dejak recently launched the brand’s campaign #MyHeartBeatsAfrica on 7th May 2015. The campaign invites everyone to celebrate Africa’s extensive diversity, to embrace their African identity and share positive African vibes. It’s no wonder...

Year in Review: The Designers Whose Mission is to Change the Perception of Africa

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Year in Review: The Designers Whose Mission is to Change the Perception of Africa

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Year in Review: The Designers Whose Mission is to Change the Perception of Africa

by The Designers Studio|19 December 201418 December 2014|Features

Firstly, we love the shot of Nairobi at night pictured above by George Mo Photography. Ok, back to reviewing the year :) CHILLI MANGO Speaking of wearable art, let’s take you now to our funky Afro urban street wear whose...

Month in Review! [July] An Accessory Filled Month

by The Designers Studio|29 July 201429 July 2014|Africa Feature, Features

July has been an accessory filled month. Starting the month with a wonderful announcement of Adele Dejak’s summer sale at the Village Market store that began on 4th of July. In addition, there is also a blowout sale at the...

Summer Sale from this 4th of July 2014!
Adele Dejak store in Village Market and Kiambu showroom

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Summer Sale from this 4th of July 2014!
Adele Dejak store in Village Market and Kiambu showroom

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Summer Sale at Adele Dejak starts this 4th of July!

by The Designers Studio|01 July 201401 July 2014|Events, Features

If you have always wanted to get your hands on an Adele Dejak piece, there is no time like the present. This Friday the 4th of July will be the beginning of Adele Dejak's summer sale at the Village Market...

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