FASHION NEWS

Wed, 02/8/2012 11:14 AM | By Mwakilishi

Kenyans were last weekend voted the funniest looking people in Africa. With 48 participating nations in the Annual Most Beautiful People of Africa Awards, held at the Gregor Theater in Bloemfontein SA, Kenya took the last position, dislodging Zambia and reclaiming the tit...

Tue, 01/31/2012 12:18 PM | By Mwakilishi

Exhibited regularly since the late 1990s, Wangechi Mutu’s collage-drawings depicting black women, tampered with and prey to strange bodily mutations, attracted attention that has not abated since.

Born in Nairobi, Kenya, in 1972, Wangechi Mutu lives and works i...

Fri, 01/20/2012 05:31 PM | By Mwakilishi

The founder and CEO of US-based clothing label Uhuru Clothing has plans to officially launch the brand in his homeland. Thomas Mwicigi told Word Is he is in the country to “I planning for a late March launch where I will invite local and international acts to attend as we...

Fri, 12/9/2011 07:58 PM | By Mwakilishi

“I love the fact that one can showcase the richness of culture with fashion,” Wamuhu says in what is her basic backdrop of jeans and a tee while piling on her luxe tribal accessories. In this case, showstopper brass earrings from the same designer in LA who made things fo...

Sun, 11/6/2011 02:28 PM | By Mwakilishi

Priscilla Okwaro, the reigning Miss Kenya USA is a finalist for the Miss Africa USA 2011/2012 Scholarship pageant that will be held in Silver Spring Maryland on November 13, 2011.

The Miss Africa USA Scholarship Pageant seeks to showcase African heritage in the USA...

Fri, 10/28/2011 01:23 AM | By Mwakilishi

Iman Kerigo, the first woman of African descent to be crowned Miss Norway, arrives in the US this week as part of her goodwill tour. Miss Kerigo, a refugee from Kenya who fled with her family to safety in the United Kingdom, continues her mission to raise awareness on pov...

Thu, 10/20/2011 06:28 PM | By Mwakilishi

Amid the rush backstage where models were getting their hair and make-up ready for the start of Africa Fashion Week last night, Kenyan model Ajuma Nasenyana "disappeared".

The Kenyan-born stunner had been "stolen" by photographers forimpromptu shoots around the...

Tue, 09/13/2011 10:43 AM | By Mwakilishi

Kenyan designer John Kaveke will showcase his new collection on 16th September 2011 during London Fashion Week at the Luxurious Charing Cross Hotel.Having studied in Kenya and Spain and worked as a designer for other labels, it was inevitable that John Kaveke would eventu...

Tue, 09/13/2011 07:55 AM | By Mwakilishi

It has been reported that more than one billion TV viewers from across 190 countries witnessed Miss Angola, Leila Lopes, being crowned Miss Universe 2011 on Tuesday 12 September 2011, in Brazil - a victory that got Facebook users brimming with joy and pride, as the contin...

Fri, 09/9/2011 11:43 AM | By Mwakilishi

Endless worries of what could have been, clouds the minds of many, but one can take the steps to successfully prepare themselves for anything that comes along”, says Mpenzi. It has been a zealous journey for supermodel Elizabeth Mpenzi. A native of Kenya, her passion for...

Sat, 08/6/2011 02:35 PM | By Mwakilishi

Angela Maina bested eight other women to take the title of Miss Africa New York in the second annual pageant, staged last night in the former St. Paul’s School, New Brighton.

The nine competing contestants hail from a range of African countries — Ghana, Liberia...

Thu, 07/14/2011 01:28 PM | By Mwakilishi

Kenyan fashion blogger Gabrielle Mwangi will be among the final 8 chosen to be in the fall Ad campaign for the Bergdorf Goodman 5F contest. Ms. Mwangi was chosen among 1200 participants vying to become the face of Bergdorf Goodman 's fifth floor shopping store in New York...

Mon, 07/4/2011 04:11 PM | By Mwakilishi

Designer Louis vuitton outlet Spring Summer 2012 collection features the iconic red shuka worn by the Kenyan Maasai tribe.The fashion show held in Paris last week showcased the men's wear designs by Kim Jones. He is the Men's Style Director, who signed his debut collectio...

Wed, 06/15/2011 11:54 AM | By Mwakilishi

Kenyan denim-wear designer has caught the eyes of international fashion trendsetters, and it is their voguish stitch trench coats, jeans, boyfriend jackets that have booked them a slot in the upcoming African Fashion Week New York that celebrates African-American and Afro...

Tue, 04/26/2011 09:37 AM | By Mwakilishi

A Kenyan-born fashion designer based in Zurich, Switzerland, Winnie Ojanga has beaten the odds to become a household name in the Swiss fashion industry.

Through her, pardon pun, outfit, Winnie Ojanga’s Creations, she has been able to share the fashion platform...

Fri, 01/14/2011 02:39 PM | By Mwakilishi

Rachel Marete, 25, was crowned Miss Universe Kenya , 2005, and has since blossomed into an able TV personality in Los Angeles. She shares her story of glitz and

At only 19 years old, Rachel’s dream came true when she was won the Miss Universe Kenya 2005 title. It w...

Sat, 10/30/2010 10:25 AM | By Mwakilishi

Miss World Kenya 2010 Natasha Metto, who is the gorgeous representative of the African nation, has won the coveted Miss World Beauty with a Purpose title at the 2010 Miss World pageant. The finals of the 60th Miss World pageant take place tonight at Sanya, China.
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Thu, 09/30/2010 09:46 AM | By Mwakilishi

An African beauty was crowned as Miss Norway 2010. Iman Kerigo, 18 years-old, will be Norway's candidate to the 10th Miss Earth pageant in Nha Trang in Vietnam.

Kerigo was born and raised in Norway but her parents were from Kenya.

Miss Earth...

Tue, 08/17/2010 12:48 AM | By Mwakilishi

Former Miss Universe Kenya and TV girl Rachel Marete has landed a lucrative job in Los Angeles, US. The beauty is the newest TV host of Transit TV Los Angeles, which is the largest out-of-home network in the world.In an exclusive interview with MondayBlues, an elated Rach...

Sun, 04/11/2010 01:02 PM | By Mwakilishi

Washington, DC - Vote Angela Wambui for Miss Africa USA

Platform: My Africa is Beautiful is a campaign that aims overcomes the image of hopelessness in Africa, while empowering youth in the areas of education and leadership development!

Tue, 02/9/2010 10:10 AM | By Mwakilishi

School/Institution: Fisher College/ Seton Hall University

Major/minor: Business Administration/ International Relations and Diplomacy

Giving back:

Mon, 01/25/2010 04:07 PM | By Mwakilishi

The Miss Africa USA Semi-Finals Bootcamp will take place from February 12th-14th at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. This event will feature several educational workshops hosted by heads of charitable organizations, past pageant queens, and inspirational speake...

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