Christiane Mugangu The Industry Behind the looks At ASFW 2026, the runway did not operate in isolation from the conference floor. What emerged from the panel discourse was a clear repositioning of African fashion, particularly within Kenya, as a sec... African Fashion Asfw 2026 Asfw nairobi kenyan fashion kenyan fashion industry May 12, 2026 0 247 Weekly Edition
Christiane Mugangu Gikomba in Ruins Traders at Gikomba Market woke up to partial demolitions carried out overnight into Tuesday, March 31, leaving many counting losses after their stalls were brought down following a 72 hour notice. The... gikomba demolition gikomba fire sustainable fashion kenya thrifting kenya Apr 28, 2026 0 217 Weekly Edition
Christiane Mugangu The Runway Paradox The fashion runway, as we know it today, is the result of continuous transformation shaped by culture, technology, and shifting audience expectations. What began as a private and functional presentati... Asfw 2026 Asfw nairobi fashion runway kenyan fashion runway nairobi fashion week Apr 10, 2026 0 259 Weekly Edition
Christiane Mugangu Anatomy of colour: The history of textile dyeing in Kenya is one of material intelligence, experimentation, and cultural authorship. Long before industrial production, communities across the region developed sophisticat... colour fashion kenyan tie dye tie dye Apr 1, 2026 0 258 Weekly Edition
Christiane Mugangu Rethinking “Made in Kenya” In Kenya, the “Made in Kenya” label carries a subtle contradiction. It suggests clarity, yet in practice, it fractures into three distinct realities. Garments made from Kenyan materials but manufactur... kenyan fashion kenyan fashion industry made in africa made in kenya Mar 23, 2026 0 378 Weekly Edition
Christiane Mugangu Kinetic Fashion Fashion has always relied on the careful use of elements. Fabrics, textures, and accessories are traditionally employed to create the illusion of movement as a model walks or poses. A pleat unfolds, a... African Fashion fabric movement fashion technology Mar 12, 2026 0 301 Weekly Edition
Christiane Mugangu Valentine's Day In Nairobi This season felt less about the relationships we cling to and more about the friendships we build. Across Kenya, Galentine’s quietly took over the city. The girlies were intentional. Soft dinners. Tho... valentines day valentinesdayinkenya Feb 17, 2026 0 378 latest stories
Christiane Mugangu Nairobi Fashion Week 2026 Nairobi Fashion Week unfolded over four days , opening with an intimate cocktail at Mateo’s Karen that immediately set the tone for a season defined by connection, creativity, and purpose. The atmosph... kenyan fashion nairobi fashion week Feb 5, 2026 0 489 Weekly Edition
Christiane Mugangu Nairobi Fashion Week The day of the fashion show, certain designs stood out more than others. It wasn’t always the novelty of the idea that left the strongest impression. It was how the pieces were cleverly presented . In... African Fashion fashion week nairobi fashion week Feb 2, 2026 0 450 latest stories
Christiane Mugangu The Unseen Cost of Gendered Fashion BelowCloud 97 was born as a homage to those who feel fractured in fitting rooms or to those whose clothes align with social expectations yet fail to grasp who they truly are. 1997 My name is Androgeno... African Fashion genderinkenya queerfashionkenya Jan 29, 2026 0 367 Weekly Edition
Christiane Mugangu Inside Valentino's legacy How is Valentino relevant to Kenya? He is not Italian. This is a very good question. True, Valentino is not Kenyan. His work is not accessible to most of us. However, this is not about access. And it ... African Fashion fashion news valentino Jan 27, 2026 0 308 Weekly Edition
Christiane Mugangu Designers of the year Last year, we had the chance to interact with some truly wonderful designers whose work reminded us why fashion remains one of the most powerful forms of innovation. Fashion, at its core, is about bre... kenyan designers kenyan fashion kenyan luxury fashion Jan 20, 2026 0 795 Weekly Edition
