Fashion & beauty

Beauty in the bin: Turning food waste into wellness

Touché Beauty is a Kenyan brand transforming organic waste and overripe fruits into luxurious, sustainable beauty products through circular economy practices.

Black style to take center stage at 2025 Met Gala: A night of firsts

The 2025 Met Gala makes history with its focus on Black fashion, all-male co-chairs, and a spotlight on menswear as a powerful expression of culture, resistance, and creativity.

Kenya's Ayaan Mushila makes history, wins Little Mister Top Model Africa 2025 in Cairo

Ayaan Mushila was crowned Little Mister Top Model Africa 2025–2026

Netherland's Queen Maxima stuns in Kenyan designer's luxurious Laibon coat

Kenyan fashion designer Anna Trzebinski has received global recognition after her exquisite Laibon Coat was spotted on Queen Máxima.

Queen Maxima dazzles in blue diamonds tiara as Rachel Ruto's fashion flop sparks debate

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands was the epitome of elegance as she graced a state banquet in Nairobi. She was dazzling in regal attire and exquisite sapphire jewellery.

First Lady Rachel Ruto's shoes steal show as Kenyans critique her outfit

Rachel Ruto stepped out in a sophisticated peplum top featuring an unexpected layered detail at the waist, paired with a ruffled-hem skirt that exuded a sense of graceful modesty.

DP Kindiki's wife Joyce wows in elegant green dress, flawless makeup at Daystar University

Second Lady, Joyce Kindiki's latest fashion choice marked a stark contrast to her previous outfit at KICC, where she donned a suit and a black wig which sparked mixed reactions online.

Alana Chelangat crowned Little Miss Environment Kenya 2025

The fifth edition of Little Mister and Miss Environment Kenya ceremony brought together passionate young contestants from various counties across Kenya.

PHOTOS: How your favourite celebrities dressed for Diana, Bahati's big day

Here’s how your favourite celebrities turned up for the Bahatis’ big day.

Tyra Banks addresses 'America's Next Top Model' backlash: "I said some dumb things"

In 2020, old clips resurfaced, drawing negative feedback. One notable instance involved Banks advising a contestant to "fix" a gap in her teeth.

Kenyan model Ann Akoth wins in Addis Ababa, bags photogenic category at BAIP

Ann Blessing bagged the Best Photogenic category. She emerged 4th in the overall category. 

Model Margaret Ayieko to represent Kenya in Miss Global beauty pageant

The upcoming Miss Global 2024-25 competition will be held across Cambodia and Thailand from February 24 – March 9, 2025, marking its 11th edition.

Africa Hair Market revolutionises exhibition model with shelf-based showcase

Unlike traditional trade fairs, the Africa Hair Market embraces the sharing economy by offering exhibitors an affordable and efficient way to present their products.

Kenya's beauty queen Terry Ann Akoth ready for Addis Ababa showdown

Beauty queen Terry Ann Blessing Akoth expressed her determination to bring the crown home, following in the footsteps of Cindy Isendi, who won the prestigious title in 2019

Terry Ann Blessing to fly Kenya's flag at Miss Beauty of Africa International Pageant 2025

Terry Ann Blessing is a model and actress with a deep love for nature and art, and she enjoys playing the violin.

Natural hair only: Beauty pageant bans wigs and hair extensions for contestants

This initiative follows the example of Marlène-Kany Kouassi, who was crowned Miss Côte d'Ivoire in 2022 while sporting short hair.

Suzie Wokabi joins O'Bao as new CEO

Wokabi, the founder of SuzieBeauty and beautytech brand SB Dada, is celebrated for her innovative approach to African beauty.

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Healing in the steam: Why herbal saunas are the new health oases

In a world where quick fixes often reign, the baths are offering a slower, more natural path to wellness.

Fashion's AI evolution: Lilabare unveils 'Temples of the Future' at Tribal Chic

Kenyan fashion designers are increasingly embracing AI technologies to push creative boundaries, streamline production, and expand their market reach.