fashion week

MARCO LOUIS ACKERS: 10 Points To MAC’s Senior Artist for SS Africa

by Natalie Kimani|29 June 201816 July 2018|Beauty, Fashion

“You have to see this.” We’re told as we’re being ushered behind the scenes of a popular fashion event in the Nairobi calendar. Having been granted access to a couple of backstage, we were a little apprehensive. To say it...

SIMON DEINER: Meet The Leading Fashion Runway Photographer In Africa

by Natalie Kimani|16 April 201819 April 2018|Photography

If you’ve ever looked at photos from a Fashion Week in Africa, chances are it was taken by Simon Deiner or his company SDR Photo. Deiner is a fashion and commercial photographer from Cape Town, who – according to Group...

Hey Big Spender: Why You Should Consider Men’s Fashion As A Designer

by Natalie Kimani|14 June 201714 June 2017|Business, Fashion

Menswear finally did it. It got over the preconceived hang-ups, climbed out of the closet and out of the shadows of womenswear. Previously, shopping trips to the then-popular fashion chains proved unsatisfying and the outwardly display of being ‘into fashion’...

Will Kenyan designers follow suit with his major NYFW runway trend?

by Natalie Kimani|17 February 201717 February 2017|Fashion

Yo, Designer focus, I’m really happy for you. Imma let you finish but New York Fashion Week (NYFW) Fall 2017 had the best messages of all time. We tend to look to NYFW for all the on-trend silhouettes, colours and fabrics (ehem...

Lessons from Kigali

by Natalie Kimani|27 June 201621 October 2016|Business, Features

Kigali. A city that undoubtedly made the transition from a homely town to a dynamic urban city just a few years prior. Part of the indications that Rwanda continues to register improvements is via the growth of their fashion industry;...

The Bonsu’s: Fashion is in their Genes

by Natalie Kimani|20 May 201621 October 2016|Beauty, Fashion

You know what they say: Family first! The international fashion world plays by the same rules with siblings and big family names dominating the scene. From siblings such as Poppy and Cara Delevingne, to Gigi and Bella Hadid who have been...

Best of: #MBFWJ16

by Natalie Kimani|28 March 201621 October 2016|Africa Feature, Events

Patterns, colour, texture and silhouettes. These were the common themes seen on the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Johannesburg 2016 (MBFWJ16). Africa Fashion International (AFI) in partnership with Mercedes Benz kicked of the South African edition in Johannesburg which went down on...

Fashion Week Diversity

by Natalie Kimani|21 March 201621 October 2016|Events, Fashion

The more things change, the more they stay the same. There may be changes in runway presentation and access but according to the Fashion Week Fall 2016 Diversity Report, the diversity gap is still very extant. It was just three...

Fashion Week: More than a Pretty Face

by Natalie Kimani|07 March 201621 October 2016|Fashion

With each Fashion Week, there are always nay-sayers that don’t see the need for all the hullabaloo. It’s just for the fashion-oriented, enthusiasts and hopefuls who are engulfed in the world of fashion, isn’t it? Despite the fixation on beauty...

FASHION WEEK: THE ORIGINS

by Natalie Kimani|02 March 201621 October 2016|Fashion

It begins in Paris; of course Before the white tents, red carpets, fashionistas and coveted front row seats there was Paris. Under King Louis XIV, the concept of ‘haute couture’ began and it hit its climax - complete with its...

So what is it about Fashion Week?

by The Designers Studio|01 March 201621 October 2016|Events, Fashion

So, what is it about Fashion Week? In fact, why do we have fashion weeks? As a designer, why is participation in fashion week important? Beyond the lights, camera, action; there is more to it than simply the social event....

Swahili Fashion Week 2013 [Dar es Salaam, Tanzania]

by The Designers Studio|13 December 201316 December 2013|Africa Feature, Events

“Created as a platform for designers from Swahili speaking countries, to date, we have created an industry which does not only spur the growth of the textile, culture and fashion industry, but also that of the tourism industry. Hosting this...

Fashion Weeks in Kenya – food for thought!

by The Designers Studio|09 October 201316 December 2013|Events, Opinion

Fashion weeks as we known of them generally are all about getting to see the show, being seen in the shows, the glamour of it all and just a little bit more. Be that as it may, there is a...

Nairobi Fashion Week [23-25 August 2013]

by The Designers Studio|02 September 201312 September 2013|Events

Nairobi Fashion Week kicked off on 23rd August 2013 at the Nairobi Hilton Hotel. Needless to say, it was ALL about fashion. The designers were not only showcasing their work on the runway but also providing us the opportunity to...