fashion
Artisan Luxury Gets a Global Push as Ibu Atelier Debuts With Bank of America Backing
New incubator connects women-led craft collectives from Nigeria and India to international fashion markets through runway exposure, design collaboration and retail access
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Louvre Gala Draws Luxury Titans, Raises €1.6 Million as Fashion Flexes Cultural Clout
Backed by LVMH, Chanel and Visa, the Paris Fashion Week dinner underscores the museum’s push to deepen ties with global brands and position...
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The Bank Betting Big on Africa’s Fashion Future
For designers in Kenya and East Africa more broadly, Afreximbank’s strategy could open doors: access to capital, to manufacturing infrastructure, and — crucially...
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Being Serious and Seriously Glamorous in the Office
Can professionals maintain credibility while dressing in ways that reflect their Kenyan identity—through textiles, prints, or cultural accessories—without being misunderstood?
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Underwear as Outerwear: We’re Boldly Full on in the Naked Dress Era
No matter how you wear it, sheer is sexy, subversive, inescapable and powerful
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Independent Designers Disrupt NYFW SS26 With Bold Concepts and Strategic Collaborations
emerging brands are redefining runway norms and signaling a shift in consumer appetite toward authenticity, narrative-driven design, and sustainability
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Naked Dressing, Once a Red Carpet Stunt, Is Now a Business
Luxury fashion’s latest trend is less about what you wear, and more about what you don’t
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China’s HLA Opens First African Store in Nairobi
The Hub Karen Mall has welcomed its newest retail anchor as Chinese menswear powerhouse Helian Fashion Brands (HLA Group) officially launches its first...
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Hospital Gowns Can Be Stylish, Too — Let’s Rethink the Design
Some healthcare facilities like Avenue Hospital Kisumu, have introduced gowns designed with more dignity and comfort in mind
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