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Style Notes & Stories

Fashion notes, styling guides, and brand stories for the modern African woman.

What to Wear in Nairobi: The Ultimate Outfit Guide for Every Occasion (2025)

Featured ·Style Guide ·Apr 26, 2026

What to Wear in Nairobi: The Ultimate Outfit Guide for Every Occasion (2025)

From CBD meetings to Karen brunches to Westlands nights out — a complete guide to dressing for every Nairobi occasion, including what actually works in our climate.

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10 Kenyan Fashion Brands You Need to Know in 2026

Fashion ·Apr 26, 2026

10 Kenyan Fashion Brands You Need to Know in 2026

From Nairobi-based designers making international waves to emerging labels redefining African fashion — the 10 Kenyan and African brands putting Kenya on the global fashion map.

How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe for Nairobi: 15 Pieces That Do Everything

Style Guide ·Apr 26, 2026

How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe for Nairobi: 15 Pieces That Do Everything

Stop buying clothes you never wear. Here is exactly how to build a capsule wardrobe that works for Nairobi's climate, dress codes and lifestyle — 15 pieces that cover every occasion.

The Best Fabrics for Kenya's Climate: What to Wear When It's Hot, Cold and Everything In Between

Style Guide ·Apr 26, 2026

The Best Fabrics for Kenya's Climate: What to Wear When It's Hot, Cold and Everything In Between

Nairobi's weather is unpredictable. Here is a complete guide to the best fabrics for Kenya's climate — what breathes, what keeps you warm, and what photographs well in East African light.

How to Dress for Your Body Shape: A Guide for African Women That Actually Works

Style Guide ·Apr 26, 2026

How to Dress for Your Body Shape: A Guide for African Women That Actually Works

Forget the outdated Western body shape rules. Here is a practical, celebratory guide to dressing for your body shape as an African woman — written for curves, for height, for every body that Nairobi is home to.

Nairobi Fashion Week 2025: Our Top Picks

Trends ·Apr 25, 2026

Nairobi Fashion Week 2025: Our Top Picks

Nairobi Fashion Week 2025 brought stunning collections from the continent's brightest designers.

Building a Capsule Wardrobe: The Matte Guide

Fashion Tips ·Apr 25, 2026

Building a Capsule Wardrobe: The Matte Guide

A capsule wardrobe is not about having less — it is about having exactly what you need.

How to Style a Wrap Dress for Every Occasion

Style Guide ·Apr 25, 2026

How to Style a Wrap Dress for Every Occasion

The wrap dress is perhaps the most versatile piece in any wardrobe. Here is how to take it from brunch to boardroom.