Kenya Dress UP!

The Exhibition

Grab your heels, glitz and gloss because whether you’re behind the camera or pose in front, this year Live in Color has all that you would want. Couture and Street fashion will bring the National Museums up to date with fresh Kenyan design. On the 14th of October 2010, home grown designers will showcase their lines to public in what has become Nairobi’s’ fastest growing mode of expression at the opening of Dress Up Kenya’s “Live in Colour” fashion show.

Thrilling Music

Blackstar entertainment will cue the sound as the fairer of both sexes unveil the hard work of African design made in Kenya.

The Venue

The day show will take center stage in the Louis Leaky Auditorium at 1pm. Followed later by the Gala show at 6pm.

Purpose

This event is geared particularly towards exposing new talent to the local and international fashion industry, all the while celebrating the contribution by household names to African Fashion.

Participants

Live in colour provides imminent players in the fashion industry with an opportunity to take part. This includes up-coming models, choreographers, DJ’s, stylists and photographers.

For the very first time, Dress Up Kenya will give a platform to upcoming designers of beautiful hand crafted clothing and accessories.

Look for new works by:

  • Blackbird
  • Black fly
  • Cjean’s Fashion House
  • Crafted
  • Ihsani Culture house
  • Jewels by Angeline
  • Lukenya Jewelers
  • Mia Mara creations
  • Syandi Designs
  • Urban Phunk
  • Ujamaa Street Wear
  • Vaishali Morharia
  • Warona’s Ornaments

New Entrants

Debutants at this years’ event include Brian Mwasi, Carolyn Mamett, Karlina Odhumo, Larry Fashions, Lucy Okwera and Vouka Matondo Chanelle.

Show Highlights

African curves dressed in traditional prints accentuating the beauty of African women. The use of beads and cowrie shells to Kitenge and tie & dye merge modern with age old expression. Unlimited use of silk, denim, shukas and traditional fabrics with wood, bone, raw glass, crystal and pearl accessories define the territory. Here the African, casual, smart and evening wear on show embody contemporary African design that is inspired from every corner of the continent. Unique clothing designs ranging from bags, hats, jewelry, shoes and sandals will all be available for the entire family.

Character/ Heritage Inspired Dressing

More people are taking greater ownership of their image and Kenyan designers are making sure that what we wear is a projection not only of our character but also our heritage.

Sponsors

This year’s event is sponsored by the National Museums of Kenya, Oriflame, Kalahari, and the Urbanedge.

Clarion Call

Support Kenya’s Fashion industry by living in colour and indigenous expression as you dress up on your journey in Kenya!