African Surrealism: The Symbolism of Fashion Surrealism emerged in early twentieth century Paris as a revolutionary artistic movement that sought to liberate human thought from the constraints of rationalism, logic, and social convention. Within... Jul 16, 2026
What No One Tells You About a Photoshoot The quality of a photoshoot is rarely determined by the final images alone. It is determined by the decisions made before production begins and by the competence of the people responsible for executin... African Fashion kenyan fashion photoshootkenya Jul 10, 2026
The Paradox of Fame Africa has never been short of visual parallels. Across the continent, neighbouring communities often share languages, landscapes, food systems, spiritual beliefs, and artistic traditions. Centuries o... African Fashion kenyan fashion maasai samburu Jul 10, 2026
When Does an Idea Become Property? When Does an Idea Become Property? The controversy surrounding the cathedral inspired gown worn by Nana Akua Addo at the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards has become more than a dispute between... African Fashion fashionideas kenyan fashion Jul 9, 2026
The Wife, The Mistress, and The Woman Who Dresses for Herself On the collapse of a male-gaze taxonomy and the quiet revolution reshaping fashion There is a quote that circulates in fashion circles. A smart critic once observed that Armani dresses the wife, while... African Fashion the polygamist Jul 7, 2026
The Evolution of Headpiece Style in Kenya Headpieces have existed in African cultures for as long as memory allows. They were never mere accessories. They signal belief systems, seniority, marital status, and community affiliation. Some are c... accessorizing in kenya styling Jun 30, 2026
Connie Aluoch In this interview with Connie Aluoch, we move beyond familiar narratives of African fashion to examine how meaning is constructed, and more critically, how value is assigned to that construction throu... African Fashion Asfw 2026 Asfw nairobi connie aluoch kenyan fashion May 12, 2026
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
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
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
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
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