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Kenyan Socialite Huddah Monroe excited after featuring on Harpers Bazaar US Magazine

Posted on by Fashion Tribe Influencer

Kenyan socialite, Huddah Monroe is making money moves back in the US  and this time, it’s all in the name of high fashion as one of L.A.’s most stylish global transplants.

Huddah Monroe in Michael Kors Collection jacket and dress; Hermès bag; Jimmy Choo sandals; Mark’s Garden floral arrangement; Martone Cycling Co. bike.

 

The C.E.O of the famous Huddah Cosmetics, is gracing the Harper’s Bazaar’s limited edition September 2019 issue, posing in a stunning gown to look like the ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ movie women.

The cover shot captures Huddah in a faux fur purple shiny gown posing on a bike with a basket of flowers. Huddah also goes African with her short natural hair look,Monroe is rocking a Michael Kors Collection jacket and dress; Hermès bag; Jimmy Choo sandals; Mark’s Garden floral arrangement; Martone Cycling Co. bike.

Also living in the here and now is Huddah Monroe, a beauty entrepreneur who shot to fame when she appeared on Big Brother Africa in 2013. Although her home base is Nairobi, she seems to exist in perpetual motion. Whether Abu Dhabi or Monaco or Atlanta or Shanghai, she’s never in the same place for long. But these days, L.A.

(where next year she plans to open a Huddah Cosmetics U.S. flagship stocking her popular liquid lipsticks and eye shadow palettes for darker skin tones) is like a second home to her. During the shoot, as crowds of onlookers gawk, she looks perfectly at ease bicycling along the beach with a flower-filled Birkin in a sequined Michael Kors Collection dress that shimmers in vivid violet hues.

Left: Kevin Kwan with (from left) Adinda Bakrie, Huddah Monroe, and Mireya Rios. Dresses (from left): Etro, Ralph Lauren Collection, and Prada. Jewelry, their own.

With 1.7 million Instagram followers and her face plastered all over billboards, Huddah, 27, is one of Kenya’s most talked-about personalities. She keeps a compound in Runda Estate, Nairobi’s poshest neighborhood, and has spent the past several months in one of downtown L.A.’s glittering new high-rises, where a posse of basketball stars forms her chosen family.
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It doesn’t hurt that she’s as photogenic as Iman, but Huddah’s success is still a remarkable achievement for a girl born and raised in the slums of Nairobi.

“I grew up in a very nice environment,” Huddah deadpans, her deep smoky accent sounding like a cross between Lauren Bacall and Karl Lagerfeld. “

The only thing we had was poverty. The only thing we didn’t have was food. I knew from a young age that I wanted to be an independent woman, and I saw an opportunity to start my own business and help other women feel beautiful.”

When we meet later for a drink, she is sheathed in a figure-hugging champagne- colored cocktail dress that I mistake for Alexandre Vauthier. “This is Forever 21,” she announces breezily. “I love pairing fast fashion with beautiful accessories.” Huddah loves local hot spots like Nobu Malibu and the Lone Wolf Cigar Lounge (she has her own line of flavored cigars—the band reads hbc, for Huddah the Boss Chick). “L.A. has become so international and so welcoming,” she says. “It gives me the chance to dress up. Every day is like going to an awards show.”

Content courtesy of Harpers Bazaar US Magazine , Huddah Monroe & Nairobi Fashion Hub 

Bettinah Tianah

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The face of everything young, fresh and modern in Uganda. I started out in the Ugandan entertainment at the age of 15 as the host of “Youth Voice” followed by popular television shows “Be My Date” and “About Town”, I also became a respected actor after landing the lead role as Rhona in the Hostel serenity season 4 that aired on  Uganda’s NTV.

I’ve also been a spokesperson for many campaigns here in Uganda and regularly featured on the best dressed lists. All this while completing a degree in Public Relations and media management at CUU

Currently a panelist on the Ntv Style Project a show that aims at edutaining about current trends beauty and fashion which airs every Friday at 7:35pm. In 2017, I emerged as a winner for the best dressed female media personality Uganda in the Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards also landed multiple nominations in the Starqt  and  Hipipo Awards.

Bettinah Tianah born Betty Nassali, 10 November 1993 is an Ugandan television personality, actress, model, and fashionista. She is known for hosting television programs like Youth Voice, Be My Date, and The Style Project. She also played a lead role (Rhona) in The Hostel television series.

At the age of 15, Tianah started working at NBS Television as the host of Youth Voice. She later hosted a matchmaking television show called Be My Date in 2015, replacing Anita Fabiola, and has hosted a fashion show called The Style Project since 2017. Tianah landed her first acting role as Rhona, a “bad girl” on the Ugandan television series The Hostelin its fourth and last season.

Tianah hosted the red carpet event at the UNAA Convention in Washington D.C., becoming the first Ugandan to host the event. She is also a model, having signed with Creative Industries Group in 2017. She held her first photoshoot in Paris.

Tianah holds a degree in Journalism from Cavendish University. She had earlier enrolled for a degree in Human Resources Management at Makerere University Business School (MUBS), but dropped out to pursue a journalism career.

Content courtesy Of Bettinah Tianah & Nairobi Fashion Hub 

 

 

The Royal Marker

Posted on by Linda Wairegi

I am the Royal Marker one of the top model coaches in Africa but my real name is Stephen Wainaina

You can also call me Rydah Aftermath

I’m the proud Founder of  The Aftermath Modeling Agency. 

Over the last seven years, I’ve trained & nurtured around 70% of the country crown holders from major beauty pageant both National and county levels. Indeed, I have a secret simple remedy that I’m sharing with the rest of the world.

My foundation is based on four pillars that I train my students in so they can stand out as professional models in Commercial, Pageants & High Fashion.

1) Etiquette:- The customary code of polite behaviour in society or among members of a particular profession or group.

2) Perseverance:- Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

3) Management:- The process of dealing with or controlling things or people.

4) Charity:- The voluntary giving of help,being  generous to others and setting humanitarian standards.

 Naturally I believe that a good personality & skills will always help you stand out from the crowd. This has helped my models reach international standards like Miss Diplomacy Africa,Miss Royalty Nigeria,Miss Intercontinental Guinea,Mr Nigeria INT,Miss Style France,Miss Intercontinental Kenya. Also, the best High Fashion Models in the country have been trained by me. I’ve also worked with models from Ghana,Rwanda South Africa, Dubai,France Italy,New York and globally extending our channels to other countries.

If you’re an upcoming model and you want to brand yourself as a world class supermodel then Nairobi Next Top Model is the Academy for you with African Best Model coach #TheRoyalMaker

Content Courtesy Of The Aftermath Modeling Agency & Nairobi Fashion Hub 

Fashion High Tea 2019

Posted on by Ann Mumbi

On Saturday 16th February, Nairobi’s biggest fashion event, The Fashion High Tea 2019 went down at the lush Zen Garden Restaurant.

This was the 9th edition of the popular luxe event that’s known to host the upwardly mobile class of Nairobians encompassing media personalities, fashionpreneurs, fashion enthusiasts, models, celebrities and even dignitaries.

The event prides itself on being one of the few local events that combine fashion and charity, by collaborating with philanthropist, Caroline Mutoko to support a charitable cause every year. Proceeds this year will go towards THE NEST A centre established in 1997 for the rescue, rehabilitation and re-integration of children in conflict with the law and children of imprisoned mothers.

The event promises an afternoon of free-flowing drinks, food and biting, an impressive runway where models showcase designs by select local designers, pop up stores where you can shop for fashionable items, great music and ambiance. As expected, the organizers of the event did not disappoint as everything was up to par, not to mention, the weather was brilliant.

Attendees of the event brought their best fashion A game forward, interpreting the ‘high tea’ theme the best way they know how and some even adding an unexpected dimension to the somewhat complicated dress-code that many don’t seem to get right. Normally, the high tea theme is characterized by opulence.

Women are expected to wear respectable yet elegant clothing. No cut out figure hugging dresses, but more like flared hem dresses whose length is decent enough – tea length. The contemporary high tea theme is slowly changing and becoming accepting of pants, flashy colors and even outfits that are elegant, but don’t necessarily fall under the ‘high tea’ dress code. That being said, here’s what Nairobians wore to the event.

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Kahindo Mateene Fashion Designer from Congo

Posted on by Ann Mumbi

KAHINDO is a contemporary women’s wear brand creating vibrant statement pieces with a resort feel. The colorful pieces bought originally for a vacation will quickly turn into closet staples.

The brand was founded by Kahindo Mateene in 2009 and features feminine and sexy design alongside bold colors and unique prints inspired by the designer’s African heritage, globe-trotting adventures and surroundings in New York.

A graduate of the Illinois Institute of Art in Chicago, Mateene was selected to take part in Macy’s Chicago Fashion Incubator program and was also one of the contestants in season 12 of Project Runway.

Mateene is a passionate believer in the importance of empowering women and champions this cause through philanthropic endeavors in her native Congo and stateside.

KAHINDO is an independent women’s ready-to-wear design label based in New York city. Founded in 2009 under the name Modahnik, the brand was born of founder Kahindo Mateene’s desire to create a line that infuses the nostalgia and modernity of the two cultures of her upbringing, American and Congolese.

KAHINDO pairs mid-century Americana silhouettes with traditional Congolese textiles and fabrics creating garments that empower women in all of their femininity. KAHINDO believes that when you empower women, you empower a whole society, and champions this cause with a philanthropic partnership with MamAfrica, KAHINDO and MamAfrica repurpose the brand’s fabric scraps into handbags 100% made in the DRC by Congolese women.

Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kahindo Mateene is an alum of the Illinois Institute of Art. Mateene draws inspiration from Congolese art and culture of her childhood as well as the culture of her adopted country of the United States and extensive travels throughout Europe, the Americas and Africa. Upon completion of Chicago’s Fashion Incubator at Macy’s Residence Program in 2011, Kahindo Mateene landed a spot as a contestant on Season 12 of Lifetime Network’s Emmy-Nominated Project Runway television show.

From her constant philanthropic endeavors to partnership with MamAfrica through KAHINDO, Mateene has always seen fashion as a vehicle for conveying cultural perspective and betterment of a society.

Her collection marks the rebirth of my brand, under its new name, KAHINDO. The essence is maintained – bold colors and prints, sexy and sophisticated, and the attention to detail remains a priority. You will see my Congolese heritage shine through, with more emphasis on texture.

The color palette was inspired by conceptual artist Lina Iris Victor, whose work, specifically her painting, “Syzygy”, creates synergy between blue, black, white and 24-carat gold. I now present, KAHINDO, statement pieces for the progressive woman.

Content Courtesy Of Kahindo & Nairobi Fashion Hub

Meet East African brand Cocolili and learn more about their scholarship fund for Girls 

Posted on by Ann Mumbi

Coocolili is a ready to wear East African retail brand offering high quality tailored clothing and accessories for women, men and children. The brand is based in Nairobi, Kenya and was officially launched in November 2016.

Cocolili is a brand that is African at heart but has been designed to fit perfectly on any high street boutique in the world. Cocolili seeks to narrate the African story through its bold, vibrant and colorful prints which are individually customized for the brand. The prints are based on African themes and motifs and are symbolic of our African heritage and add an element of ethnic pride.

Our design philosophy focuses on classic and timeless staples that transcend time and culture and that allow for maximum adaptability and flexibility.

We offer styles in a variety of prints and colors ranging from subtle delicate reflections to vivacious spirited pallets,Cocolili prides itself as a truly East African brand, with each item of clothing conceptualized, designed, and manufactured in the region.

As a female led business, Cocolili prides itself as a brand that promotes the progress of women in our society. We identify ways to make women more visible and campaign for more inclusivity at school, work and in society.

The scholarship fund will sponsor under privileged school girls in secondary school pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects. Ten percent of our annual net sales will go towards the fund. Our goal is to empower these young girls to succeed and hopefully become the next women leaders of Africa and the world.

 

Content Courtesy of Cocolili Africa & Nairobi Fashion Hub

African Dresses

Posted on by Fashion Tribe Influencer

Over the years, African fashion has grown in popularity with many fantastic designers, fashion bloggers and stylist in this area. The best thing is, you can really make it unique to your sense of style. There’s an outfit for every season and occasion whether you want to go casual, add colour to your work wardrobe or to a friends up coming wedding ,you can dress your outfit up or down to create the desired result you need.

The best things about African fashion is the array of bold statement colours and prints. You can either make your whole outfit bright, bold and beautiful or just choose a statement piece to incorporate into your look to add a new element of interest to that black blouse. Whether that is through a pair of shoes, stunning necklace or a flowing skirt, the end result is as fantastic as ever.

Perhaps the best thing about the variety of colours is that you can really match it to your personality and play around with the right tones that complement you and your skin tone the best. We say, have fun with it and experiment; you’ll soon learn what works for you.

You walk into a high street shop in any fashion store in Africa and most clothes have safe prints and patterns. African fashion is a lot more interesting with many different prints to choose from and all with a different meaning. The prints are used tell stories about Africa life , proverbs and traditional tales of most Africans.

We particularly love that you can clash your prints, which ensures your outfit truly is unique. It can be tricky to pull off, a top tip is to put together the style of pattern or colours used, so that the two prints you are planning on wearing together almost match, but not quite.

“Beauty of Africa “

With African fashion in your wardrobe, there are never ending options to dress up your outfit, whatever the occasion. For example if you fancy going out in your little black dress, breathe some new life into it by adding a focal point such as a sash, scarf or printed headband.

Just believe us, there is nothing difficult about African fashion. The trick is to subtly add it into your style as little or as much as your personality and fashion statement allows.

Not just a trend; African fashion is a life style and it here to stay as they as Africa is the future.

Content Courtesy of DMY and Nairobi Fashion Hub 

why Africa is the next big thing for fashion industry

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African clothing is taking the fashion industry by storm in these days as it’s the beautiful combination of traditional and modern clothing. The current form of African fashion is the result of gradual change over a century when Arab and European traders entered in Africa and left their impact on the African clothing. Modern Africans like to wear European outfits, but on the eve of special occasions and the people living in remote areas, only traditional attires are worn. Let’s take a look at different African’s clothing styles.

African in Diaspora are returning home, and establishing fashion focused businesses

Many in the diaspora have decided that now is the time to return home and start up on their own. Fashion is a very popular sector for many starting a new business, as this is one of the lowest cost, most well-known businesses that can be started on the continent.

Social media makes it easier than ever to spread enthusiasm and create new interest in African Fashion as a by-product. An example of this can be found with Roz’Umy Couture in Senegal, whose Senegalese founder previously worked in the corporate world, but now produces some of the best traditional clothing in West Africa today. One of the company’s clients is the current President of Nigeria!

Social media has enabled greater exposure of African clothing

The ease and reach to which things can be shared and people can be reached has lead to a much broader range of tastes being served. This can be referred to as the ‘Long Tail’ of African Fashion so to speak. So that even those who previously did not really have interest, due to not seeing anything they liked, now have abundant choices.

 The African Diaspora ( especially millennial ) are re-learning and re-engaging with their culture

The increased interest over the last few years (due in large part to the increased availability of information from sources such as YouTube and Wikipedia), have lead to many in the African diaspora re-engaging and re-learning their culture. And that includes Fashion.

 Africa designers have started to incorporate African inspired ideas

You could hardly watch a model walking down a cat-walk in 2015 without seeing at least some African influence. It is no longer rare to see a Dashiki or Kente colored cloth in major fashion shows and parties around Europe nowadays.

Celebrities have begun to embrace African fashion

Celebrities such as Chris Brown and Beyonce have been spotted wearing traditional Dashikis and other African clothing. And as we all know, no-one is a better publicist for fashion than celebrities.

Read more on the next page……

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Wazawazi luxury leather

Posted on by Oscar Alochi

Wazawazi is an Afrocentric luxury leather brand telling the story of modern day Africa to the rest of the world. Our bags and accessories are crafted from the finest leathers in Kenya by craftsmen and women who understand our mission to showcase Africa in all its glory.

 

Our products are a celebration of diversity and personal style having been inspired by Africans out to make a mark in society. They are built to last and make a unique statement to their bearers.

Our entire value chain is in tandem with the values of the conscious consumer of today; we are ethical in how we run our business; from how we source our leather to how we produce our bags.

Our commitment to create sustainable and gainful jobs in Kenya is anchored in our commitment to fairness for all.

Wazawazi luxury leather is an ethical luxury leather goods design house based in Nairobi. The idea of the design house Wazawazi was inspired by desire to curate the concept of African luxury matched by a socio-economic need for job creation of the continent.

Wazawazi is telling our African story, and mainstreaming African luxury.

Wazawazi mobilizes untapped creative energies into productive industries, working with, training and employing talented youth to create our luxury bags. Every bag carries with it the story of a progressive African crafting their destiny. It carries the hopes and dream of not only the artisan that creates it and speaks to the rapidly progressive luxury evolution of the expressive African continent.

Content courtesy of Wazawazi & Nairobi fashion hub 

Quiin Abenakyo wins “Miss World Africa” title at Miss World 2018

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Uganda’s very own Miss Uganda 2018 Quiin Abenakyo won the title of Miss World Africa and finished in 4th place out of 118 contestants at the Miss World 2018 pageant which took place in Sanyu City Arena, China on December 8th, 2018. This was the best finish for Uganda in the history of the annual beauty pageant.

Miss World Africa 2018 Quiin Abenakyo

Quiin Abenakyo’s stunning looks combined with her intellect, personality and impressive “beauty with a purpose” project impressed the judges throughout the competition. After Quiin won the head to head challenge and was confirmed in the top 40 semi-finalists, the entire nation got behind her to rally for votes. The online voting campaign was enhanced by numerous celebrities, socialites, influencers, politicians and corporate companies who showed support on their social media pages.

Earlier this year in April, Miss Uganda franchise holders Kezzi Entertainment announced their new joint venture partnership with Talent Africa, Uganda’s leading event, talent and entertainment company. Talent Africa promised to bring glamour, flair and showbiz to the Miss Uganda Pageant. After an extremely competitive judging process which at times faced mixed feelings from the public, the Miss Uganda team remained positive and promised to send a beauty queen that could compete on a international level at Miss World. With Quiin Abenakyo’s success at Miss World, it is clear the that judges made the right choice. The judging panel consisted of Brenda Nanyonjo, Sylvia Namutebi, Stella Nantumbwe, Nana Kagga, Brian Ahumuza, Maggie Kigozi and Zari Hassan amongst others.

The Miss Uganda pageant and Miss World journey is brought to you by Kezzi Entertainment and Talent Africa in conjunction with the sponsors:

Sheraton Kampala Hotel, Holiday Territory, Pan Afric Group, Princess Pads, Luc Belaire, Virginia Black Whiskey, Oakwood Decor, Photo 4 Fashion, RadioCity 97fm, NBS TV, Reach a Hand Foundation, Spruced, Smukke Lashes, Chris Hair, Beats By Dyrk, Jefferson Bridal Beauty Salon and UNAA Causes.

Content Courtesy of Kezzi Entertainment and Talent Africa & Nairobi Fashion Hub 

Complete list of winners at the 2018 Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards

Posted on by Ann Mumbi

The 6th edition of the Abryanz Style & Fashion were held on Friday evening at the Kampala Serena Hotel. This year’s Abryanz Style & Fashion Awards had guests and nominees from all over the continent descend upon Kampala to celebrate fashion.  The theme was “Fashion is Power”, and the guests brought their best style game and glamour on the Red carpet. Let’s take a look at the night’s big winners at the 2018 Abryanz Style Fashion Awards:

  1. Humanitarian Award for works in Fashion
    Rio Paul the Stylist
  2. Fashion Entrepreneur of the Year
    Umutoni Monalisa
  3. Fashion Designer of the year (Africa)
    Maxhosa by Laduma (South Africa)
  4. Fashion Designer of the year (Uganda)
    Fatuma Asha
  5. Model of the Year (Africa)
    Dylan Wintzel
  6. Model of the Year (Uganda)
    Paul Mwesigwa
  7. Makeup Artiste of the Year (Africa)
    Lucoh Mhlongo (South Africa)
  8. Makeup Artiste of the Year (Uganda)
    Saida Beauty
  9. Fashion Photographer of the Year (Africa)
    Emmanuel Oyeleke (Nigeria)
  10. Fashion Photographer of the Year (Uganda)
    Oscar Ntege
  11. Most Stylish Female Artiste of the Year (Africa)
    Vanessa Mdee (Tanzania)
  12. Most Stylish Female Artiste of the Year (Uganda)
    Spice Diana
  13. Most Stylish Male Artiste of the Year (Africa)
    Octopizzo (Kenya)
  14. Most Stylish Male Celebrity of the Year (Uganda)
    A Pass
  15. Female Fashionista of the Year (Africa)
    Sarah Langa (South Africa)
  16. Female Fashionista of the Year (Uganda)
    Kasirye Hauer
  17. Male Fashionista of the Year (Africa)
    Amar Jonathan (Kenya)
  18. Male Fashionista of the Year (Uganda)
    Brandon Brandon
  19. Hair Stylist of the Year (Africa)
    Saadique Ryklief (South Africa)
  20. Hair Stylist of the Year (Africa)
    Gray Cee Hairz
  21. Most Stylish male Celebrity of the Year (Africa)
    Tobi Bakre (Nigeria)
  22. Most Stylish Female Celebrity of the Year (Africa)
    Dillish Mathews (Namibia)
  23. Most Stylish Female Celebrity of the Year (Uganda)
    Judith Heard
  24. Fashion Stylist of the Year (Africa)
    Brian Babu (Kenya)
  25. Fashion Stylist of the Year (Uganda)
    Tazibone Solomon
  26. Fashion writer of the Year (Africa)
    Eki Ogunbor (Nigeria)
  27. Fashion writer of the Year (Uganda)
    Gloria Haguma
  28. Fashionable Music Video of the Year (Africa)
    Duro Dada- Bimbi Phillips
  29. Fashionable Music Video of the Year (Uganda)
    Chips Na Ketchup- Vinka

Content Courtesy of Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards & Nairobi Fashion Hub

Designer Anita Beryl makes her return to The Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards ( ASFAS 2018 )

Posted on by Fashion Tribe Influencer

Anita Beryl Ahikiriza, commonly known as Anita Beryl, is a businesswoman, fashion designer and fashionista in Uganda.

She is the creative director of Beryl Qouture, a Ugandan fashion house. The Ugandan magazine, Satisfashion Uganda, She put up a remarkable and memorable show with her couture collection at the ASFAS 2016.

And now the multi award winning Ugandan designer and couturier will be making her return to the ASFAS at this year’s edition in what is slated to be her biggest fashion showcase ever!

Meet Anita Beryl fashion designer from Uganda 

Anita Beryl, who is also a nominee for the Ugandan Fashion Designer of the Year at the Abryanz Style & Fashion Awards is one of three Ugandan designers who will be showcasing at the 7thDecember event. Her 27 pieces collection will be showcased alongside the likes David Tlale from South Africa, Mai Atafo from Nigeria and Maxhosa from South Africa. Anita, through her fashion brand, Beryl Qouture by Anita Beryl is known for her show stopping couture pieces and this particular collection will surely be one to look out for.

“I’m thrilled to be a part of the showcasing lineup for this year. The ASFAs are a great platform that’s transforming the fashion scene not only in Uganda but across the entire continent. And I feel honoured to be a part of this beautiful lineup of fashion greats,”Anita says

The Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards are taking place on Friday December 7th, 2018 at the Kampala Serena Hotel.

Content Courtesy of bryanz Style and Fashion Awards & Nairobi Fashion Hub 

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