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Fashion & beauty

Valentino Garavani: Italian fashion legend dies aged 93

Valentino Garavani is widely regarded as one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Eleshia Ais: From global runways to mentoring Kenya's next supermodels

Having navigated the complexities of an industry that can be both glamorous and predatory, she is determined to guide the next generation of Kenyan models.

Kenyan models set for global exposure after local academy secures franchise

The academy will also announce its acquisition of the Miss Independent International franchise, an international beauty pageant scheduled to take place in Thailand in 2026.

Trending 3D cartoon t-shirts spark class, fashion debate

The latest fashion conversation dominating Kenyan social media is the rise of 3D graphic cartoon T-shirts has sparked heated debate around classism, taste and fashion consciousness.

Ivy Trizah Muhenje crowned Miss World Kenya 2026 in strategic early transition

Muhenje was crowned during an exclusive press conference and cocktail event, marking a strategic shift aimed at strengthening Kenya’s global competitiveness at the Miss World pageant.

Kenyan model Eleshia Ais stuns runway at Turkey Fashion Week

Eleshia Ais continues her global rise after impressing on the runway at Turkey Fashion Week in Baku, Azerbaijan, where she showcased top designer looks,

Prada Group acquires Versace in landmark Sh161 billion deal

The acquisition is largely strategic, aimed at strengthening Versace’s revenue streams and enhancing its standing in the global luxury market.

Inclusivity, innovation take centre stage at Eco Fashion Week

Eco Fashion Week redefined beauty and glamour by showcasing upcycled designs, inclusive models, and sustainable fashion, proving that creativity, conscience, and elegance can coexist on the runway.

Miss Universe ceremony descends into chaos after director insults contestant, sparking mass walkout

The Miss Universe 2025 sash ceremony in Thailand descended into chaos after national director Nawat Itsaragrisil insulted Mexican contestant Fátima Bosch and had her removed.

Kim Kardashian taps Senegalese star Diarrha N'Diaye to lead Skims Beauty

Kim Kardashian has appointed Senegalese-American entrepreneur Diarrha N’Diaye as Executive Vice President of Beauty and Fragrance for her upcoming Skims Beauty line

Campus fashion glow-up: How Kenyan Gen Zs are owning thrift culture

Platforms like TikTok and Instagram have become the ultimate fashion playgrounds, where outfit transitions, thrift hauls, and creative styling hacks go viral.

Two decades after its debut, Kenya Fashion Week returns to the runway revived, reimagined, and reflective of a nation in creative evolution.

The Kenya fashion week preview gathered the industry’s most influential voices designers, stylists, entrepreneurs, and cultural advocates

Tailor Bolo Bespoke opens up on the emotional task of dressing Mama Ida Odinga for Raila's final journey

The celebrated tailor opened up about how the assignment was unlike any he had undertaken in his decade-long career describing it as a project filled with grief, prayer, and painful reflection.

Muthoni Kariuki to represent Kenya at 63rd Miss International Beauty Pageant in Japan

Noni, a climate advocate and youth leader, will represent Kenya at the 63rd Miss International in Tokyo, promoting environmental and youth causes.

Italy honors Giorgio Armani in Nairobi memorial event

The Italian Cultural Institute and the Embassy of Italy in Nairobi held a tribute to honor the late Giorgio Armani’s enduring influence on global fashion, elegance, and Italian craftsmanship.

Beauty queen Mirel Atieno Ngesa dethroned as Miss Earth 2025

Mirel Atieno Ngesa has been stripped of her crown after what organizers termed a careful deliberation, citing the need to uphold professionalism, integrity, and authentic environmental advocacy.