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Nairobi Beauty Week shines spotlight on African brands in landmark debut

By Ann Musungu   2026-02-02 12:37:10

Nairobi Beauty Week celebrated African beauty by showcasing local brands, blending education with culture, and redefining beauty as confidence and authenticity from within.

Studio 18's fresh streetwear capsule fuses football culture, everyday life

By Ann Musungu   2026-02-02 16:11:31

Studio 18 has released a football-inspired capsule with Jameson that reworks jerseys into everyday streetwear shaped by AFCON-era football culture rather than traditional sports merchandise.

Nairobi Fashion Week showcases sustainable fashion, culture and global designers

By Ann Musungu   2026-02-06 14:30:00

Nairobi Fashion Week opened with a clear statement of intent: this was not just a clothes showcase, but a carefully curated conversation about glamour, sustainability, culture and identity.

Celebrity stylist Brian Babu gives iconic outfits second life with 'Culture to Closet'

By Ann Musungu   2026-03-02 11:52:18

Celebrity stylist Brian Babu is reimagining iconic fashion pieces, giving them new life and purpose beyond the stage through his initiative, Culture to Closet.

Tribal Chic runway celebrates African fashion through elements of nature

By Ann Musungu   2026-03-13 09:10:05

One runway, sixteen designers, each brought a distinct vision to the stage. Accessories played a key role in completing the elemental narratives.

Stars shine at Kalasha Awards amid calls for industry reform

By Ann Musungu   2026-05-04 06:00:00

The Kalasha Awards highlighted Kenya’s growing film industry, celebrating emerging regional talent while renewing calls for funding, anti-piracy measures and structural reform.

Photos: How Kalasha Awards turned the red carpet cosmic

By Ann Musungu   2026-05-08 10:00:00

The Kalasha Awards red carpet embraced celestial glamour with sequins, metallics and dramatic silhouettes, delivering a night of cosmic-inspired fashion, sparkle and bold style statements.

Africa Forward Summit closes with dance, drumbeats and dazzle

By Ann Musungu   2026-05-13 21:21:00

The Africa Forward Summit Conference ended with a vibrant Kasarani concert celebrating the continent's music, fashion and creativity.

PHOTOS: Glitz, beats and Ankara flair as Africa Forward Summit ends in style

By Ann Musungu   2026-05-14 09:17:02

The grand finale, branded Le Concert turned the stadium into a massive cultural hub for Ankara prints and contemporary African fashion coupled with celebrated entertainment acts.