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Fashion Eyes is now Official!!!!!!!

Fashion Eyes is now Official!!!!!!!

Today we come bearing good news, to you our readers and to designers based in Western Kenya. Before I break the exciting news, I would like to sincerely thank Delan Models; not only for the collaboration of the year but for hosting us for now around 7 months now after the collaboration. I mean, who does that? We are more than grateful- please, don’t get it twisted, this is Fashion Eyes talking!…

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Who Benefits Most from Fashion Shows?

Who Benefits Most from Fashion Shows?

I lost my phone a while ago, God knows how much I loved that phone. Anyway, while I had that phone I was in over 10 super active WhatsApp groups; yeah, I know- hectic. In one day, I would read over 1,000 messages – I think that’s where I cemented my reading culture 😝😝, lol. Here’s what I’m getting to – someone once commented “Kisumu has more shows than Paris (which is totally a wrong statement)…

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Let's Chat: My Black Is Beauty this Saturday March 25, 2017

Let’s Chat: My Black Is Beauty this Saturday March 25, 2017

Growing up I had a doll. All dolls during my time were white so I’ll not go into the trouble of describing it. I named her Lisa, not sure why but she was called Lisa. As compared to other dolls, mine was what we call “Plus size”, since I was the tiniest in the family my mum bought it for me to encourage me to add some little weight- I never gained any just so you know. Anyway, back to Lisa,…

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Kisumu Models' Foundation

Kisumu Models’ Foundation

Kisumu Modeling industry has been active for about 10 years now, we can conclude that the activeness of the industry is gradual. From having one show per year to about 5 per year, or rather from no agency to more than 2 active agencies. Modeling being fuel to fashion, we are excited to see the growth of this sector of the fashion industry. We also have to appreciate the coming up of modeling…

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How much is "affordable" for the Middle-Class?

How much is “affordable” for the Middle-Class?

At least three times a week I get into a conversation with random people, and we talk about the fashion industry; mostly modeling and design. I love and really enjoy these conversations because they are an eye-opener. Recently I got into a conversation with my best friend about our local brands vs mtumba, this made me ask myself- just how much is “affordable”? Lupita Nyongo in a Vogue Photoshoot…

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Fashion Shows: Why Attend them? 

My sister got married in 2013, and about 2 months before the show she took her best maid and I to South Africa for Jo’burg Bridal Expo. She had not settled on her gown and our (the bridesmaids) dresses.  Today, Nairobi has a fashion show almost every weekend; Kisumu, I can say after every 2 months there’s a show happening somewhere- August housing most of them. What makes you attend a show? Is it…

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The Role of Musicians in the Fashion Industry

The Role of Musicians in the Fashion Industry

Musicians have a huge role to play in setting trends in the fashion industry- they actually help designers push their brand. Every musician that has a following- huge, medium or small- has to be conscious of how they look when they step out or most importantly, when they release a song. On the first weekend of February, Kysh- Kisumu based musician- released a new song called Born Fighters. I…

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Workshops and Conferences, Slay or go Normal?

Workshops and Conferences, Slay or go Normal?

I attended a certain workshop- okay, I don’t want to sound so blonde, scratch my words. I attended a workshop, Innovation for Marketplace Pilot Project, I was so excited about it since last week because it is being held in one of the lavish hotels in town (read, good venue for perfect photos) and I get to meet my friends who I haven’t seen in a while (read as it is and add- beautiful people who…

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Beyonce Sets Trend on Pregnancy Bump Photoshoots  

Last week was hard huge for the entertainment industry, Beyonce announced that she is expecting twins. To any Mom or Mom-to-be (already pregnant), that is more than a blessing. If I were expectant with twins I’d never disturb my partner about having more children! Anyway, she broke the news in a very humble way and within 3hrs of her Instagram post she already had 7.2 million like- talk about…

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Traditional Red for Valentines?

Traditional Red for Valentines?

First day of February is here; I read a certain joke that says “January was a free trial month, 2017 starts in February”. My 2017 is starting in February, the rains are here so the weather is cool; money has now started circulating- so I concur with the joke. Anyway, February is not February without Valentines Day- that is the only reason some of us look forward to it. Normally, or rather,…

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Fashion to promote Tourism in Kenya's West Coast

Fashion to promote Tourism in Kenya’s West Coast

My friend and I are planning to go for a vacation in December- we are looking for a place that has white sandy beaches. Well, this year is one we want to always remember- so our ideal vacation place is Mombasa, then Lamu, Diani, Kilifi then back to Mombasa. I mean, those the most known places that have white sandy beaches in Kenya! Anyway, enough about my December plans (which have greatly…

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Wine Tasting- What to Wear

Wine Tasting- What to Wear

Wine tasting is such an elegant event, I still don’t know what I’d wear if I would just get that personal invite. Check around the globe, those who attend wine tasting events dress to make statements- reason is, wine is no ordinary drink hence does not need ordinary dressing. I have attended one wine tasting session, August 2013 in Cape Town- WaterFord Estate I think; my sister was selecting the…

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2016; It’s a Wrap!

2016; It’s a Wrap!

Are you not excited that this year is finally coming to an end? I am! It was a year full of ups and downs- and all of the moments taught me something that I am definitely carrying into the New Year. I started blogging- not consistent but I have hopes for this New Year *blushing*. This year has been buzzing for Kisumu- I am talking about the entertainment industry. I feel like we have had…

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Creative Band of Kenya (CBK) - Their Fashion Evolution

Creative Band of Kenya (CBK) – Their Fashion Evolution

A group of 3 young men  came together last year to form a band which is now a hit, The Creative Band of Kenya, we call them CBK. These guys are our friends, neighbors, we grew up together and now I see them more on TV than in the neighborhood! Creative Band of Kenya Their hit song, Siro, I still ask myself why they didn’t use my childhood name, but- I am past that already. Anyway, back to Siro,…

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What to Expect in the Upcoming Kisumu Fashion Week

What to Expect in the Upcoming Kisumu Fashion Week

Kisumu Fashion Week has grown over the years, it has described the definition of gradual growth. Last year’s show was the biggest ever since its launch, they had an amazing venue, very beautiful and handsome models (not that they ever had ugly models), unique decoration (I personally loved the idea of the plants beside the runway), everything about last year’s fashion week was fabulous, it left a…

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Semi-Sweetheart White Gown

I had earlier on told you of my love for simplicity, if you don’t know what I’m talking about then click here. It’s just me, and it’s natural- so is this gown! I love a little glitter or any shiny element here and there, and this gown had it all; imagine finding all you have been looking for  in one gown! Talk about perfect elegance :)   I am not really into low-cut dresses, but once in a while…

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Straight- Across Strapless White Gown

Straight- Across Strapless White Gown

I have always loved simple things, this may be the reason why Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics were not my to-go-to subjects, I mean, let’s be real, those subjects were the real thing! My love for simple things stretched to clothing, hence my love for this wedding gown, the complexity of it can be seen from afar. Well, people of my kind, we who love the simple things in life also love a bit of a…