A fantastic fashion event has taken place in the Nairobi National park to raise money for victims of Kenya’s post-election violence and show a different face to their continent.
The Fashion for Peace event drew mainly West and East African models onto a catwalk in a marquee under the moonlight in an area usually known for its lions and rhinos. I have picked out 2 of my favourite designs - the black dress is by Cameroonian designer Imane Ayissi as worn by supermodel Ajuma. The Gourd gown is by Nigerian designer Bayo Adegbe
Fashion for Peace is aimed at changing people’s negative perceptions of Kenya & Africa in other countries & is a call for peace.
Proceeds from the show are to go to the 300,000 Kenyans uprooted from their homes in fighting after a disputed December election. More than 1,300 people died.
The Fashion for Peace event drew mainly West and East African models onto a catwalk in a marquee under the moonlight in an area usually known for its lions and rhinos. I have picked out 2 of my favourite designs - the black dress is by Cameroonian designer Imane Ayissi as worn by supermodel Ajuma. The Gourd gown is by Nigerian designer Bayo Adegbe
Fashion for Peace is aimed at changing people’s negative perceptions of Kenya & Africa in other countries & is a call for peace.
Proceeds from the show are to go to the 300,000 Kenyans uprooted from their homes in fighting after a disputed December election. More than 1,300 people died.
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