Kenya fashion

Traditional Kenyan Masai outfits seen on the streets of Cape Town, South Africa

Where to eat, shop, and explore, according to 16 of Nairobi’s most stylish women who are using arts, fashion, and education to further build community.

Here's what to wear in Kenya, on safari and beyond. A detailed packing list of everything I wore during my time in East Africa!

This article will explain what to wear in Kenya safari destinations. Learn about the type of clothing, footwear and bags to use while on game drives.

Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher Veiled Barabaig Girl, Tanzania, 2013 Archival inkjet print 152.4 x 101.6 cm | Edition of 7 plus 2 AP 101.6 x 67.7 cm | Edition of 7 plus 2 AP 76.2 x 50.8 cm | Edition of 10 plus 2 AP

Collecting sand dollars and sipping sailboat aperitifs on Lamu Island, off Kenya’s northeastern coast.

"We passed groups of Rendille heading to the market. These semi-nomadic tribal clansmen and women carried long spears, wearing brilliant red sashes decorated with silvery-coloured braids, ornaments and bangles. Tall and slender, they presented a picture-perfect image of a proud, self-assured independent people." Africa Overland; www.bradtguides.com

The Maasai are a tribal group of Eastern Africa originating and currently living in Kenya and northern Tanzania. Primarily a cattle herding tribe, traditionally families lived in what is known as kraals (circular living quarters made of primarily acacia thorns to keep wild prey from attacking both members as well as prey). Each member of the family and larger tribe has a very distinct role to play with regards to daily life. In traditional / village settings, women concerned with the…

Upcycled fashion and high-end tailoring are thriving in the fashion scene of Kenya's capital.

Kenya doesn't really have a national dress that characterizes traditions, ethnic tastes, culture and rituals of the whole country. Mostly that's because of more than 70 ethnic communities (Kikuyu, Luo, Luhya, Kamba, Kalenjin, Masai etc.) who live in Kenya. They all have some unique traditions in clothing. Though some clothes and fabrics can be called traditional for Kenya. Let's have a look.

In this post, I’ll share essential tips on what to wear on a safari, along with must-have finds to keep you comfortable in the wild.

We're always on the hunt for crafting inspiration right? An awesome source of creativity is Instagram. Here is a round-up of 7 amazing Kenyan crafters you should definitely be following. #BIPOC #BipocMakers #BlackFibreArtists #BlackKnitters #Kenya

The Samburu is closely related to the Maasai. Like the Maasai, they live in the central Rift Valley area of Kenya, where the climate is semi-arid. They are seminomadic and belong to the Maa (Nilotic) speaking group of people. They do very little farming. Their livelihood depends upon the cattle, sheep and goats they raise. They use their milk more than meat. They often drink milk mixed with cow's blood. So, like their neighbours, they have to search for water and grazing land which leads…

Smully Wear by Joseph Aggrey Cobbina : Ghana GTP

Our pick of the fashion designers from Kenya who are making a splash. Read on to find out what inspires their creations.

Kiko Romeo by Ann and Iona McCreath - Kenya 🇰🇪.

Some people want to blend in with the world around them. James Maina Mwangi of Nairobi, Kenya, definitely isn't one of them.