International fashion comes to Kenya

John Kaveke's creations. A bank has set aside Sh100 million to nurture talents of upcoming Kenyan fashion designers. PHOTO COURTESY

What you need to know:

  • In a two day event, the country will witness yet another grand gathering of world class international and regional fashion designers and high profile labels.
  • This year’s event will see 10 local and international designers showcase their creations.
  • Designers drawn from Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Reunion Islands, India and Pakistan will show their designs as they live up to the event’s motto of bringing the world to Kenya and taking Kenya to the world.

Kenya Worldwide Fashion Week is coming to Nairobi Kenya this August.

In a two day event, the country will witness yet another grand gathering of world class international and regional fashion designers and high profile labels.

The glamorous event is the brainchild of Designer Sonu Sharma, who has hosted various premier fashion events in the country over the last five years, such as Trendz Kenya Fashion Festival and Trendz Kenya Fashion Week.

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His efforts have gained great regional and international attention and have rapidly become Sub-Saharan Africa's most beloved fashion extravaganza consolidating Kenya's position as the fashion and urban lifestyle capital of Africa.

This year’s event will see 10 local and international designers showcase their creations.

Designers drawn from Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Reunion Islands, India and Pakistan will show their designs as they live up to the event’s motto of bringing the world to Kenya and taking Kenya to the world.

The event to be held at the Tribe Hotel on the 30 and 31st of this month, will also exhibit luxury lifestyle products and services.

Designers headlining the event are:

John Kaveke – Kenya

Some designs from Kenya's John Kaveke. PHOTO | COURTESY


Mandira Bedi - India

Sarees by Mandira Bedi of India. PHOTO COURTESY


Joan Ibuzo - House of Marie- Nigeria

Joan Ibuzo of House of Marie, Nigeria. Right, models, in her designs. PHOTO | COURTESY


Deepak Perwani – Pakistan

Deepak Perwani from, Pakistan and one of his creations. PHOTO | COURTESY


Wanyoike Lewis - Kenya

Designs by Wanyoike Lewis from Kenya. PHOTO | COURTESY


Sougat Paul - Soup - India

Creations from Sougat Paul from Soup designs, India. PHOTO | COURTESY


Paledi Segapo - Palse - South Africa

Designs from Paledi Segapo - Palse from South Africa. PHOTO | COURTESY


Madafu Moxie - Madafu Moxie - Kenya

Madafu Moxie creations from Kenya. PHOTO | COURTESY


Spero Villioti - Spero Villioti - Couture-South Africa

Sperro Villoti (left) with models wearing his creations. PHOTO | COURTESY


Margaux Marionette - Margaux - Reunion (French Islands)

Creations from Margaux Marionette from Reunion (French Islands). PHOTO | COURTESY

Kenya Worldwide Fashion Week Believes in building relationships, creating opportunities and encouraging excellence in quality by providing designers with the ultimate platform.

This latest event will expose Kenya and Nairobi as venues to watch in the world wide fashion circuit.