Fashion tracks: Tribal Chic

Susan Wong dressed by Angelsmiles, Kenyan fashionista Annabell Anyango, a model wearing Deepa Dosaja and Niku Singh during 2015 Tribal Chic fashion show at the Tribe Hotel .

What you need to know:

  • The show, hosted by Annabel Onyango who was dressed by Poetic Trends by Urvi Shah and Susan Wong in Angelsmile by Wambui Kibue and accessories by I AM I by Ami Shah, brought together a wide selection of fashion lovers in an equally wide range of cocktail and evening dresses.

Tribal Chic, a fashion show held annually at the Tribe Hotel is one of the very few, if not only exceptionally organised fashion shows in Nairobi.

The show, which is one of the most anticipated shows in the local fashion calendar gives seven professional designers a platform to showcase their new collections.

This year’s designers were Nike Kondakis who is known for her multipurpose garments. Nike showed an updated version of her collection “Second life”.

Others were Katungulu Mwendwa, Deepa Dosaja, Adele Dejak, Niku Singh, “Kipusa” by Anne Mpinga and Anthony Mulli. Mulli’s Jiamini label showcased a sleek, seductive and streamlined collection titled “Vulnerability” in midnight blue with a touch of strength in the form of gold zip detail.

Hosted by Annabel Onyango

The show, hosted by Annabel Onyango who was dressed by Poetic Trends by Urvi Shah and Susan Wong in Angelsmile by Wambui Kibue and accessories by I AM I by Ami Shah, brought together a wide selection of fashion lovers in an equally wide range of cocktail and evening dresses.

Spotted seated front row enjoying the show were stylists Wambui Thimba also in Angelsmile and Sylvia Njoki in an all-black ensemble, fashion bloggers Frankie “The Kenyan Stylista” Saiyalel in Uniqlo together with Nancy Mwai, Diana Opoti in Millie Collins, Sauti Sol Manager Marek Fuchs, Couture Africa Editor-In-Chief Olive Gachara, Chris Kirubi and Kalabash Stores owner Faranak Ehsan.

The night’s red carpet winners included Aprelle Duany in a Vivo dress and an I AM I’s garland neckpiece and accessory designer Ami Shah in a wide 20’s style shift dress and an I AM I bib necklace.

Tribe Hotel put up a lovely show and the talented designers who took time to create all the beautiful collections.

Have a great week beautiful people.