Tribal Chic

For the second year running The Tribe Hotel held a fashion show dubbed 'Tribal Chic'. The proceeds from this fashion event went to The Kibera Women's Peer Group.

I would be perplexed if people left The Tribe Hotel on Saturday without a smile on their faces! The show was absolutely stunning. Nike Kondakis wowed the crowds with her upside down, inside out, convertible outfits; Deepa's Contamporary ready to wear collection was much appreciated; Adele's Magik Grace jewellery on a background of black silhouettes left everyone in awe; Red Mus and their Contemporary African collection definitely brought out their creativity; and Penny Winter's ready to wear neutral coloured collection was a real definition of her classic design style.

Those KINKEY models were indeed stunning and I think left everyone impressed with their professionalism, quick changes and amazing struts. I'm not being biased because they are from my agency, and I was part of the show, but they really did a good job and the show was super fantastic! I also cannot forget additional talents such as Tracy Bax as the organiser, Fareed Khimani as the MC, DJ Ohms on the decks, sound and lighting by Live Gigs, Make-up by Allie Drew and Hair by Charlotte Burton.

Big up to the whole team!

The make-up


The Hair


The Food



Backstage


Interviews


Final Touches


Nike Kondakis







Deepa Dosaja






Magik Grace






Red Mus






Penny Winter

Fashion Show at Brew Bistro

Well, unfortunately I was not able to attend Sevrine Devailly's show at The Brew Bistro, I understand it was really nothing to write home about. I could understand there could be a small issue about where the catwalk would be - for anyone who's been to Brew, you'd understand why it'd be slightly difficult to fathom a full-blown catwalk show up in there. The previous day there was a cigar event - and even walking to the bathroom was a major task coz of how many people were in that small space.

Anyway, aside from the show, I'm sure the party was a blast, and i do look forward to seeing her collection! Send me Pictures Sevy!!

;-)

ACTIF LAUNCH - now we're talking

African Clothing and Textile Industry federation (ACTIF)is a not-for-profit organisation that represents the interests of the cotton and textile industries in Sub-Saharan Africa. The ACTIF Fashion Show Launch was a trade, capacity building and entertainment event in conjunction with USAID-COMPETE aiming to identify and educate upcoming designers on commercializing their designs. COMPETE - The Compettitiveness and Trade Expansion Program - is a regional program that aims to improve trade in East and Central Africa and is funded by the US Agency for International Development, USAID (www.competeafrica.org)

The Fashion Show, organised by Moo Cow and produces by PHAT Africa featured designers fro all over East Africa Including:

Stella Atal and Xenson Senkaaba from UGANDA

Paradise Fashions and Mafi Habeshigna from ETHIOPIA

PARADISE:


MAFI:


Mapozi Designs and Jamilla Vera Swai from TANZANIA

JAMILLA:


Patricia Mbela, Viva Africa na Ki2 from KENYA

PATRICIA MBELA:


Accessories from Magik Grace, Maro Designs and Africa Adorned in KENYA

AND

Jane Wairimu and Michael Nzokia from BIFA (Buruburu Institute of Fine Arts) and Christine Murage from Macensal Fashion School were the three student designers from KENYA.

MIKE NZOKIA:


CHRISTINE MURAGE:


We also cannot forget the people who made it work, PHAT Africa, the production crew; Moo Cow, Fashion Show co-ordinators and backstage crew; HAIR by Revlon with celebrity hairstylist Randolph leading his team; MAKE-UP by Suzie Beauty and Fatu; CHOREOGRAPHY by 'yours truly' ME!!!; and MODELS from KINKEY Models and MOCHEZ.

Participating Designers (LtoR), Mahlet of MAFI, Rachel of Ki2 and Genete of Paradise:



Guest designers (LtoR), Lucy Rao of Rialto Fashions, Monica Kanari of Occassions and Days and OJ Hakim of African Heritage:



(LtoR) Anne McCreath of Kiko Romeo, Patricia Amira and Mustafa Hassanali:



Guest of Honour, Prime Minister Raila Odinga:




AND THAT'S NOT IT!!!

The next day, all the designers attended a 'buyers workshop' that was led by leading buyers from around the world!

La Diada de Sant Jordi

On the 23rd of April, Sant Jordi of Catalunya Spain inspired millions to be romantics. Historically, it was a day when women received roses from their loved ones and men received books from their women (to celebrate great romantic writers)

Kache by Angie's fashion show at the Spanish Ambassador's Residence on the celebration of this day was nothing less of divine. People were so charged, not even the rain could hold us back! The catwalk show started with bikini models under a slight drizzle, and shortly the rain gave way to a stunning show. Angie's fabulous choreography and relentless rehearsals were not in vain as everything turned out perfect.

However, let me not distract you from the main purpose of the show, to promote the stores Kache by Angie located in Westgate Mall,Le Roustique, The Junction, Yaya Centre and Karen Shopping Centre.

(pictures to come)

Nairobi, Fashion Capital of East Africa, and soon enough, Africa and eventually THE WORLD!!! (we can have dreams can't we)

Big up to all the designers, fashionistas, and fashion enthusiasts in Nairobi. This has by far been the busiest few days I've seen in the Nairobi fashion scene in a looong time!

Friday 23rd April - La Diada de Sant Jordi by Kache by Angie at The Spanish Ambassador's residence.

Wednesday 28th April - ACTIF Launch Fashion Show, in conjunction with COMPETE at The Laico Regency

Monday 3rd May - Mother's Day Fashion Show by Kache by Angie at Onami Sushi Bar and Grill

Friday 7th May - Severine devailly's Fashion Show at Brew Bistro

Saturday 8th May - Tribal Chic Charity Fashion Show at The Tribe Hotel

//and those are the only ones i know of//