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The State of East African Fashion and Sustainable Practices

 From the left is a collection by La Oculta from Columbia, then a collection by Afrowema from Kenya, and the collection by Sokolata from Senegal [Photo Credit: NFW] From the left is a collection by La Oculta from Columbia, then a collection by Afrowema from Kenya, and the collection by Sokolata from Senegal [Photo Credit: NFW]

Who are 13 Fashion Designers to Take Part in the Nairobi Fashion Week 2025? Their Instagram Accounts

The seventh edition of Nairobi Fashion Week (NFW2025) is set to transform the Sarit Centre into a hub of fashion innovation from January 29th to February 1st, 2025. The organizers have announced an impressive lineup featuring rising stars in regenerative fashion from Kenya, Rwanda, Senegal, and Colombia.

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"We're thrilled to present a lineup of incredible talent that's set to take the runway by storm," announced the NFW2025 organizers. This year's edition promises to showcase groundbreaking collections that combine bold creativity with a commitment to environmental and social impact.

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Fashion enthusiasts have already expressed excitement on social media, with one commenting, "The list looks very interesting; we can't wait to see the reality. Hopeful it will be much more sustainable fashion with uniqueness."

This year's NFW2025 will celebrate a new wave of African designers who are challenging the status quo and paving the way for a fashion industry rooted in regeneration, sustainability, and innovation. The participating designers and fashion houses include:

1. Maisha by Nisria (Kenya)

nisriaA collection by Maisha by Nisria

2.  Verses (Kenya)

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3. Bone (Rwanda) 

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A collection by Bone 
 
4. Apar Gardek (Kenya) 
 
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5. Igul Leather- Kenya 
 
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 Bags made by Igul Leather
6. Native 1028 Rwanda 
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A collection by Native 1018
7. Merkeba EA (Kenya)
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A collection by Merkeba EA 
8. Eva Wambutu Kenya 
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A collection by Eva Wambutu
9. Afrowema (Kenya )
 
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A collection by Afrowema
10 Yugi Creations (Kenya)
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A collection by Yugu Creations 
11. Karssh (Rwanda)
 
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A collection by Karssh 
12. Sokolata (Senegal)
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 A collection by Sokolata 
13. La Oculta (Columbia) 
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 The selection reflects NFW2025's commitment to showcasing diverse talents while emphasizing sustainable and regenerative fashion practices. This year's participants will present collections that not only celebrate African creativity but also demonstrate innovative approaches to environmental consciousness in fashion design.

The event is expected to draw fashion industry professionals, media, and enthusiasts from across Africa and beyond, making it one of the most anticipated fashion events in East Africa for 2025. With its focus on sustainability and innovation, NFW2025 positions itself as a pivotal platform for the future of African fashion.

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