Fashion in Kenya

The Organic Process that led to STYLE BY SILVIA – Silvia Njoki on being a Fashion Stylist

by The Designers Studio|21 August 201521 October 2016|Features, Style

Silvia Njoki is not only stylish but also a businesswoman at the end of the day having founded and Managing her own company called Style by Silvia. When carrying out a styling job for a larger client such as a...

Award winner, Mother & Style Aficionado, we present Silvia Njoki Kamau

by The Designers Studio|20 August 201521 October 2016|Features, Style

Silvia Njoki Kamau, based in Nairobi and Kilifi, is the stylish, vibrant, artistic fashion stylist with a personal style blog and a daughter to rival all others evidently taking up after her mother. She is the winner at the Kenyan...

One of kind bags made with love and carrying the essence of the Kenyan Coast, Canvas and Kangas – Part II

by The Designers Studio|28 July 201521 October 2016|Fashion, Features

“The positive vibes the fashion industries in Africa send out in the world is showing Africa, as a continent, in a different light,” remarks Denise. With the reception and growth of the Kenyan fashion brands and Africa in general, Africa...

Historically relevant, traditionally infused and contemporarily designed, more on Zinj Design -Part II

by The Designers Studio|25 July 201521 October 2016|Fashion, Features

So what is Zinj all about? Their slogan is “a contemporary take on traditional East African beadwork” and with that, their brand essence is to create ultra-contemporary products that pay homage to location, culture and East African tradition. Their specialty...

From Lecturer to Fashion Designer, Amanda Seel-Mkare shares her evolution into Zinj Design [Part I]

by The Designers Studio|24 July 201521 October 2016|Fashion, Features

Hailing from Takaungu Village, near Kilifi, Zinj Design was founded in 2007 and now hires over 60 people. Amanda Seel-Mkare and son, Jesse Seel, evolved into fashion launching their brand, Zinj Design. Amanda spent most of her life as a...

Ogake Mosomi and her fashion journey [Part I]

by The Designers Studio|25 September 201425 September 2014|Features

“I think that there are a lot of people who are exploiting fashion and not in a positive way.” Having said that, Ogake Mosomi, the designer behind the brand Ogake, is excited about the rising development and growth in the...

Otenge Accessories by Pauline Macharia interview with The Designers Studio Kenya

Need a pop of color in your everyday wardrobe – Otenge Accessories by Pauline Macharia

by The Designers Studio|09 June 201415 July 2014|Features

Pauline Macharia is the brains behind the Otenge accessories. Created from recycled kitenge material, Pauline has established a brand with her trademark kitenge button earrings. Her journey to Otenge stemmed from a Communication and Social Education background. After campus, she...

John Kaveke speaks truthfully about his sabbatical, the fashion industry and what needs to change in Kenya- Part II

by The Designers Studio|02 April 201401 April 2014|Features

Previously Right now the international focus is on Africa, Kaveke says, and people are looking here for inspiration. “Now is the best time to start cultivating what is local.” The major problem is that “here in Kenya, we have conflict...

Chilli Mango: Changing the Stereotype on Kenyan Made Goods

by The Designers Studio|26 March 201426 March 2014|Features

Njeri Gikera, founder and Designer of Chilli Mango launched the brand to do things differently with regard to fashion products in Kenya – seeking more authentic and relatable. “I opted for something that I would wear.” Starting in 2009, she...