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5.Valerie Nyamwaya 8. John Kaveke
She is the cofounder of Afrivazi. It is a
website that allows Kenyan designers to
sell their products. He originally made clothing for men. His is a blend
of African and Western Culture. His work has gained
local and international recognition from Hub of
Africa - Ethiopia to The New York Runway in 2017.
9. Patricia Mbela
6. Laura Lwala
She makes jewellery using beads and
metal, especially brass. Sharon Mundia
and Cece Sagini have worn her
accessories.
The founder of Poisa, a brand interested in clothing,
knitwear and jewellery. In 2014, she won Top
Kenyan Fashion and jewellery Designer at the
Kenyan Fashion Week.
10.Faith Migwi of Manciny Design
7. Vivienne Taa
She started doing fashion as a hobby
but in 2016, she settled into it as a
full-time job. Her inspo is from the
African Culture.
Men's fashion to her, is food for the soul. She is self
taught. In 2012, she founded 4 brands.
1)Eqo-chic which uses ecofriendly materials to
make recycled bags.
2) Manciny- men's wear.
3) Nyadhi - women's wear.
4) Urban Gentleman which uses the tagline " Being
male is a matter of birth, being a man is a matter of
age, but being a gentleman is a matter of choice."
These are the top ten fashion designers in Kenya.