Opinion

DJ Shock Africa speaks about her career, mentoring and fashion in Kenya

by The Designers Studio|24 March 201424 March 2014|Opinion, Photography

A graduate of Homeboyz DJ Academy, DJ Shock Africa has played backup DJ to Groove Award winners such as Eko Dydda, Juliani, HolyDave and Kelele Takatifu to name a few. DJ Shock Africa, otherwise known as Jacqueline Geoffrey, has also...

Is Kenya ready for the exclusive world of luxury?

by The Designers Studio|17 March 201417 March 2014|Fashion, Opinion

In case you had missed this article posted in the Business Daily on 24 February 2014, we received consent from the author, Maryanne Njeri Maina to post her article here. She touches on issues of luxury, haute couture and what that...

CNBC Africa takes a look at the Kenyan Fashion Industry- Trends, Growth and Challenges

by The Designers Studio|13 March 201413 March 2014|Fashion, Opinion

The Kenyan fashion industry, challenged by the second-hand market which is cheaper than custom-made or import clothes, is experiencing a rapid change with the growth of the middle class, which has attracted luxury fashion houses to set up shop across...

Some Things Will Need To Change- Fleeing from Mediocrity

by The Designers Studio|08 January 201408 January 2014|Opinion

Previously Sandiso Ngubane said the following in his article “South African Fashion Must Not Condone Mediocrity” in 2011: “I believe everyone in the fashion industry, for it to grow to its full potential, should be held to the highest standard,...

Some Things Will Need To Change- Pursuing Excellence

by The Designers Studio|07 January 201407 January 2014|Opinion

One thing that is true is this. If you are going to do something, do it with all of your might and soul. Do it wholly and to the best of your ability and when you need to teach yourself...

Inspiration Monday! You can achieve much more than you think- “Find a Way!” Diana Nyad on TED

by The Designers Studio|06 January 201425 April 2014|Africa Feature, Opinion, Videos

“A lot of athletes have this sort of invincibility: [The jellyfish] should worry about me. I don't worry about them. I'll just swim right through them.” Diana Nyad In the pitch-black night, stung by jellyfish, choking on salt water, singing...

Video Fashion Editorial Campaigns/Films we loved this year… 2013

by The Designers Studio|24 December 201322 March 2016|Fashion, Opinion

Over the year, there have been some notable fashion editorial video campaigns that we have loved. We want to take this time to recap some of the those and share them with you here. 1. Dior: Versailles Campaign The Château...

Inspiration Tuesday! Failing all the way to success Jason Njoku on TedxEuston

Inspiration Tuesday! Failing All the Way to Success: Jason Njoku at TEDxEuston

by The Designers Studio|17 December 201325 April 2014|Fashion, Opinion, Videos

Jason Njoku , is a Nigerian internet entrepreneur, and is CEO and founder of Iroko partners, the largest distributor of Nigerian music and movies online. Jason studied at the University of Manchester and grew up in the UK. Most Nigerians...

Lack of racial diversity in the fashion industry

by The Designers Studio|29 November 201316 December 2013|Africa Feature, Fashion, Opinion

“There is a time where silence is not acceptable at all…If the conversation cannot be had publicly in our industry -- then inherently there is something wrong with the industry." Iman Abdulmajid Activist and former model Bethann Hardison, formed the...

TIPS on staying relevant in the fashion industry

by The Designers Studio|21 November 201316 December 2013|Fashion, Opinion

Previously… Essentially, this is a challenge to designers. Distinguish yourself and create create create. This is also to encourage designers to step out of their comfort zones (i.e Ankara/Kitenge everything) and be adventurous in their designs. People buy what’s relevant...

Trends in Kenya…or the lack thereof [Part II]

by The Designers Studio|15 November 201316 December 2013|Fashion, Opinion

Trends in Kenya…or the lack thereof [Part I]

by The Designers Studio|14 November 201316 December 2013|Fashion, Opinion

It would seem that the fashion industry in Kenya is booming. But is it really making an impact. Its one thing to have events right left and center but is there a change in the way Kenyans are dressing? Are...

Favourite Fashion Editorials

by The Designers Studio|06 November 201316 December 2013|Africa Feature, Features, Opinion

To begin with, fashion editorials, compared to commercial adverts, tell a vivid story. They capture a feeling, an image, a moment created to portray the perfect situation/venue for the clothes and accessories. It makes you travel to a far distant...

Disability and Fashion

by The Designers Studio|30 October 201305 May 2019|Africa Feature, Opinion

Now this is something I have never really thought about and by the looks of things, it’s becoming a real issue. I met a lady once who, after the usual casual introductions and telling her what The Designers Studio was...

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