Friday 8th of May 2026

Nairobi, Kenya

The Great Green Transition: Inside Nairobi Fashion Week’s Radical “Decarbonize” Manifesto

The Great Green Transition: Inside Nairobi Fashion Week’s Radical “Decarbonize” Manifesto

"Nairobi Fashion Week Season VIII is trading fast-fashion for a radical 'Decarbonize' manifesto. Discover how African designers are merging ancestral craft with zero-waste innovation to lead the global sustainable couture movement."

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The East African Renaissance: Claudia Naisabwa Set to Storm Cape Town’s Inaugural WAV Festival

The East African Renaissance: Claudia Naisabwa Set to Storm Cape Town’s Inaugural WAV Festival

“From the heart of Nairobi to the coast of Cape Town, media powerhouse Claudia Naisabwa is redefining the African 'it-girl' narrative. As she prepares to co-host the historic inaugural WAV Festival, we explore the ‘Naisabwa Factor’ a unique fusion of Gen Z energy, high-fashion sensibility, and a mission to elevate R&B and soul through a Pan-African lens.”

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Setting Sail in Style: Louis Vuitton Unveils Monumental Cruise Ship Store in Shanghai

Setting Sail in Style: Louis Vuitton Unveils Monumental Cruise Ship Store in Shanghai

In a breathtaking display of architectural innovation and experiential luxury, Louis Vuitton has anchored its most ambitious retail concept to date in the heart of Shanghai: "The Louis," a monumental, life-size cruise ship-shaped destination that transcends the traditional boutique. More than just a store, this extraordinary structure seamlessly integrates a vast flagship retail space, a sophisticated restaurant, and an immersive museum charting the brand's illustrious history, setting a new benchmark for luxury engagement in the global market.

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Nicole Tikolo Wins UK Fashion Award, Championing African Heritage and Size Inclusivity

Nicole Tikolo Wins UK Fashion Award, Championing African Heritage and Size Inclusivity

Kenyan fashion student Nicole Tikolo has won the People’s Choice Award at the 2025 Fashanne Awards in the UK for her curve-inclusive collection Urembo wa Pwani. Inspired by her Taita heritage and Kenya’s coast, the 23-year-old’s designs celebrate African storytelling, body positivity, and cultural pride marking a bold step forward for inclusive global fashion.

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Nicole Tikolo’s “Urembo wa Pwani” Brings Kenyan Coastal Elegance to the 2025 Fashanne Awards

Nicole Tikolo’s “Urembo wa Pwani” Brings Kenyan Coastal Elegance to the 2025 Fashanne Awards

Kenyan fashion talent Nicole Tikolo is turning heads in the UK as a finalist in the 2025 Fashanne Awards. Her womenswear collection Urembo wa Pwani, inspired by her coastal roots and Taita heritage, celebrates curvy African women through bold prints and flowing silhouettes. Now vying for the People’s Choice Award, Nicole is calling on global support to spotlight African fashion on the world stage.

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