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 0 268
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 0 244
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 0 286
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 0 279
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 0 402
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 0 329
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 0 519
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 0 395
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 0 348
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 0 831
Christiane Mugangu The Cosmology of Kiondo During the event organised by Vicky Ngari , titled The Cosmology of the Kiondo, I had the opportunity to gain first-hand experience in crafting the bags with the Weaving Women Lead of Afrocuteness. Se... fashion technology kenyan fashion kiondo Nov 28, 2025 0 474
Christiane Mugangu A Fashion Show in Gikomba: At first glance, a fashion show in Gikomba might sound contradictory. Kenyan fashion today is increasingly guided by two major trends: local production that uses local materials and workforce and then... fashion design gikomba gikomba fire kenyan fashion Nov 27, 2025 0 447
