Ghetto MeetsFashion

Hello Friends,

Hope you guys have been holding up well since last time. Its been a bit busy with school and side hustles that at times I forget about posting on the blog. but don’t worry i shall improve on that.

Nairobi of late has been a bit chilly as June/July of the year is when East Africa experiences its coldest making it our Winter.So yesterday somehow it was a bit warm and I decided to throw on something warm just to enjoy the warmth as it lasted. Since it was a Monday, I went for something simple that could jump start my day at the same time killing the Monday blues.

I picked a cotton sky blue shirt by Mark and Spencer. I love this shirt  as it fits perfectly and it can work well if worn with anything below or on top. I paired it with a pair of light brown pants which /i got from a random store in town. they were so baggy when i got them that i really wore them. I fitted them recently and they are currently my best official pants at the moment.

To crown the look i wore maroon Moccasins and a Maasai shanga hand piece that I got from City Market Nairobi. I also threw in a pair of stunners just to spice up the outfit.

 

 

Thanks For Dropping By.

Hello friends,

Its been such a quiet week since I posted anything on fashion and other content. After great coverage for FAFA 2014 I bet you all expect a review the event which I promise will be up very soon rather than later.

So this week I was invited to attend an event hosted by Deacons Kenya in partnership with Connie Aluoch Styling Management and Lintons Beauty World which was branded The TRUWORTHS BEST BUY SHOW.

The event hosted at the Truworths store in Sarit Centre Nairobi was a specifically different show because it was a show where Connie Aluoch gave advice to different women of different body shapes on what to where and how to wear those items which were all from Truworths stores. The runway was graced by Truworths very own store staff who were of various different body shapes and sizes which acted as a perfect illustration for various body shapes and sizes.

Each model would walk the runway and Connie would explain the body shape, the relevance of the outfit to the body shape and would request the audience to give occasions where the specified outfit would be worn. Deacons CEO Mr Muchiri said that deacons was dedicated to working with the local fashion talent and promised this was a beginning of more shows that deacons Kenya were planning to host so as to create consumer awareness and also offer style advice to there customers through local fashion and image consultants. The show which was exclusive was graced by various industry players including Couture Africa magazine editor Olive Gachara, Drum editor Carol Odero, FAFA Kenya CEO Silvia Tonui ,fashion bloggers among other fashion influencers. Also in attendance was super model and City Models Africa CEO Ajuma Nasenyana.

Make up for the models was hundled by Linto Beauty World led by their Marketing Manager and Renowed Make up artist Kangai Mwiti.

Here are some pictures from the event,

 

And in attendance,

Till next time Ciao!!!

Started 3years ago by Nick Ondu , Ankara Vintage has carved a niche

in the Kenyan fashion industry by setting a standard in the art of

bespoke tailoring. Nick’s medium is ethnic prints: from Ankara to

Bogolan to impressions of Kuba cloth. It incorporates vibrant colors and

refined fabrics with a twist of contemporary silhouettes offering unique

menswear and womenwear .

Ankara Vintage prides itself in finely cut designs. The designs are daring,

bold and dramatic and rooted in rich African culture. He creates pieces

that are unpredictable and exceed expectations. He continues to show

diversity, by elaborating on creativity, thereby producing inventive collections that are memorable and wearable.

During FAFA, Nick will officially unveil the the re-branded version of Ankara Vintage which will be called Sartorial By Nick Ondu.

#MeetSatorialByNickOnduAtFAFA

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Azra Walji , born in Kenya, graduated in December 2012 from

Limkokwing University of Creative Technology in Malaysia. She

is an talented, young designer who believes, men and women

who dress well exude complete confidence and sexiness to those around

them .She invites people to try new things in fashion ,while not designing

outlandish dresses , or see-through tops, she comes out with colours and

different fits.

Her collections boast chic stylish wear with simple silhouettes, glamour,

sophistication and elegance through its signature of details embellishment,

rich coloured fabrics and hand printed uniqueness of contemporary,

ethnic fashion. Her creative taste and bold vision have been influenced

by her ability to see beauty in everything

Her range of designs compromise of modern, ready to wear, cocktail,

evenings and haute couture pieces.

#MeetAzraWaljiAtFAFA

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Riri Pronunciation: /’ree,ree/

Riri is a multi faceted word derived from the Agikuyu—a tribe

in Kenya, to denote ‘allure’, ‘glory’, ‘peace’.

 

Riri Jewellery prides itself on producing one of a kind, handmade accessories

for women and men who love quality products. Our exquisite

products are available for purchase on http://www.ririjewellery.com

 

Riri Jewellery also avails the option for bespoke jewellery for those who

wish to add their personal touch. We use semi-precious stones, brass; up

cycled materials such as horn and bone; recycled wood, and glass.

 

Their prime goal is to advance youth enterprise as a strategy of peace

building by linking the work of local artisans to global markets; promoting

cooperation and collaboration among skilled and talented artisans

and encouraging an entrepreneurial culture among them.

#MeetRiriAtJewelleryAtFAFA

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Elisabetta Caplolino, creator of “Le Collane di Betta” , is by profession

an architect and demonstrates the disciplined formality of her

training in the practical wearability of her necklaces are at once

both elegant and structured.

Born in Rome, Elizabetta comes from a proud line-age of Italian jewellers

and was taught the tradition of the craft by both her grandfather

and her mother. At the age of six she was making her own necklaces and

throughout her university years the demand for her electic chokers and

beaded ropes prompted her going into production.

It was her travels in Africa, however, and the extensive research in the

tribal jewellery from all over the world that inspired Betta to create jewellery

that went beyond decoration and into the mystique of seduction and

symbolism.

The collection has been designed so as to fuse the shapes, structure, colours

and “looks” of contemporary fashion with ancient charm.

Each item in the “Le Collane di Betta” collection has also been made

by skilled African craftsmen using eco-materials and wherever possible,

Elisabetta works with women’s cooperatives and under-privileged workers.

#MeetLeCollaneDiBettaAtFAFA

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Ami Doshi studied jewelry in Birmingham and later did a Masters

in Marketing and Communication. She worked in advertising

and marketing for almost ten years before returning to her main

passion and talent, which is jewelry design.

 

She focused on African adornments and brought them back in a contemporary

interpretation. This includes shape, texture, materials and form.

She likes to play with forms and uses thin metal that can take the form of

paper sheets. She is constantly playing with materials and likes to work

with ebony, brass, leathers, and feathers.

 

She is mostly influenced by her Kenyan Indian background. The African

influence is the material and the scale, how exaggerated things are, massive,

tribal jewelry. The Indian side has to do with the attention to detail,

the way things are put together, the theatrical side of wearing jewelry,

and yes … a lot about the details.”

#MeetAmiDoshiAtFAFA

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Jamil Walji was born and raised in Kenya and lives in Nairobi.

He graduated in 2009 from Limkokwing University of Creative

Technology Malaysia. He was awarded a Presidential award for

excellence and was one of the best in Fashion and Retail Design along with

other awards such as Stylo Mercedes Benz in Malaysia, Triumph Lingerie

Spring Summer Competition and recently FAFA Insight 2012.

He was a former lecturer in fashion and retail design in Limkokwin,g

Malaysia; afterwhich he decided to start his own brand name back in

Nairobi. His designs are very innovative, creative, and new with a touch of

his unique fabric manipulation techniques and ‘out of the box’ thinking.

His work exhibits elegance, sexiness and variety in terms of design and

fabrication. He creates designs that are translated from European cuts

with a touch of Africanism resulting in unique garments.

 

Jamil Walji intends to utilize his knowledge and skills in the fashion industry which in the future will hopefully result in a fashion school here in Africa which will greatly benefit the continent.

#MeetJamilWaljiAtFAFA

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Anna A. Adero has been in fashion design since she was a

little girl owing to her grandmother and mother who were

seamstresses,who created fine custom clothing for selected clients

throughout Nairobi.

As she grew up, Anna remained interested in fashion, subscribing to

fashion magazines and sketching. It was during her final year in high

school that she decided to further her love for fashion and design.

Since Anna graduated, her work has featured in numerous fashion

shows around Africa including the first ever Fashion for Peace in 2008.

The Brand Anna Adero, specializes in alternative bridal gowns and

menswear in denim and other cotton based fabric. She developes her own

textiles using Tie and Dye and bleaching, surface decoration in Beading,

Hand embroidery and Macrame’ and has recently introduced

“THE GREEN COLLECTION” which specializes in recycled products.

#MeetAnnaAderoAtFAFA

#MeetMeAtFAFA

#TukutaneFAFA