Showing posts with label Kenyan designer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kenyan designer. Show all posts

Thursday, May 3, 2012

LOOKBOOK: "THE RENAISSANCE" BY WAMBUI MUKENYI





Kenya designer Wambui Mukenyi recently released her new collection named "The renaissance" which means rebirth. According to wambui The collection is a 
"rebirth of 
colour and rebirth of style into women’s wardrobes.When making the

collection i had superstars in mind, i imagined superstars wearing it
. Its a collection for stars and its made to make you feel like one
too when you wear it."

Monday, November 28, 2011

THE URBAN CHIC COLLECTION BY WAMBUI MUKENYI


I hope you all had a nice weekend and working off all the pounds you took this thanksgiving. I would like to introduce for the very time on Ciaafrique Kenya designer and fashionista Wambui Mukenyi. when I received Wambui's collection I could not wait to share it with you for several reasons but the main is reason it that she is different. I really  appreciate African designers who don't limit themselves to African print fabrics. Wambui a self taught designer founded the Wambui Mukenyi label in 2009. Since then every one of her collections shows her love for luxurious fabric, whilst at the same time instilling her African heritage to produce timeless feminine and effortlessly stylish pieces. The latest collection is called "The urban chic collection" . Here is what the designer had to say about the collection.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Press release: Kenyan Designer John Kaveke will show collection at London fashion week

Kenyan Designer John Kaveke to make London Fashion Week Debut London, UK; Kenyan designer John Kaveke will showcase his new collection
on 16th September 2011 during London Fashion Week at the Luxurious Charing Cross Hotel.


Having studied in Kenya and Spain and worked as a designer for other labels, it was inevitable that John Kaveke would eventually set up his own label entitled ‘Kaveke’. John has been heavily involved in a number of prestigious projects such as the International Smirnoff Fashion Awards, Sarajevo Fashion Week and Catwalk Kenya.


Offering both contemporary and classic looks,Kaveke’s work is edgy and promotes individuality, designing for both men and
women. Inspired by African themes, Kaveke
remains universally desirable as it adds a cosmopolitan flair. Using a variety of textures and shades of colours, Kaveke’s collection is versatile and inspirational.Attracting fashion press, buyers and upscale consumers, John Kaveke will be presenting his latest collection at the ‘A La Mode’ London Fashion Week Catwalk show hosted by LGN Events.


For more information on Kaveke please visit www.kaveke.com
Press and Buyers wishing to attend should contact joy@lagenevenorth.co.uk


W: www.lgn-events.co.uk

Friday, December 3, 2010

AFRICAN DESIGNER IN AUSTRALIA : Bangali Jangili

I first saw the  work of these 2 lovely ladies when they were featured on one of my favorite blog Fashion Junkii . Baganli Jangali is  an accessories  line based in Sidney, Australia and is run by two Kenyans. Their line consist of Handbags , belts and many other accessories. According to their facebook page the  Majority of their work  are artistically designed and handmade in Australia using traditional African fabrics combined with quality genuine leather and other exciting materials to create a contemporary look but still preserve a piece of African textile history. Below are a few scans of their latest collection. 

Saturday, April 3, 2010

Kenya fashion designers spotlight: Bahati by Patricia Wakaimba


Patricia Wakaimba
Bahati is an African inspired fashion collection embracing the continents infinite cultural diversity through the use of bold, rich and vibrant prints.Bahati prides itself on an uncompromising commitment to delivering innovative, original products combining exceptional design, quality and value.They are proudly feminine and strive to empower girls and women regardless of their age to take pride in every aspect of their lives.Patricia Wakaimba is the brain behind Bahati which was only created in August 2009 . She describes  the Bahati customer is as being  feminine, strong,confident,  stylish and individual.