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Blankets & Wine XLIV, Jun. 2 2013 @ Carnivore
Pack your picnic baskets, wine, blankets and join the 44th edition of Blankets & Wine. On stage at this edition of East Africa’s premier music festival will be the ambient Prisca Ajwang, the jaunty Dela, the undiluted Alsarah from Sudan and the phenomenal 2013 double South African Music Awards winner, Zahara from South Africa.
Date: June 2, 2013
Venue: Carnivore Grounds
Time: from 1 – 9pm
Tickets: Gate Kshs 2000, Advance Kshs 1500
Children between 5 to 12 years pay 500 Ksh. and free for children under 5
Fresh out of Sauti Academy’s magnificent music factory, Prisca makes her big stage debut as part of Blankets & Wine’s promise to deliver fresh talent every month.
Our 2nd act, US based Sudanese singer Alsarah promises a unique treat with her ethno-urban flavour.
On her second Blankets & Wine appearance since her 2010 debut, Dela returns with new material from her soon to be completed new album.
2013 double South Africa Music Award (SAMA) winner Zahara winds up our amazing lineup bringing on board her acclaimed sound and a slew of chart topping singles and platinum selling albums. Zahara’s highly anticipated performance will be a sure delight for young and old music lovers alike.
This edition will host the first ever Blankets & Wine Craft Fair with over a dozen Kenyan artists and designers showcasing and selling their locally made crafts at the event.
Blankets & Wine will also be commemorating the June 5th world Environment Day under the theme ‘Think.Eat.Save’ as part of Blankets & Wine’s ongoing ‘Up-Cycling’ project geared towards Reducing, Recycling and Reusing waste and environmental pollution.
Exhibition on Historical Italian Fashion & Film Chronicles of a Love Affair, May 17 2013 @ Italian Cultural Centre
Date: May 17, 2013
Venue: Italian Institute of Culture, Westlands
Time: 6.45 for 7 pm
Entry: Free
Fashion show: Nairobi Fashion’s Night Out, May 10 2013 @ Tree House
Fashion event that will see top Kenyan designers present their latest Collections. The event is exclusive of CASH PRIZE and a FREE photoshoot with a professional photographer for the most dressed audience. LIVE MUSIC by 6 DJ’s all night long,performance by 5 ARTISTS.
-Runway
-Music
-Redcarpet Photography
~7 photographers
~16 Models
~10Designers.
DRESS CODE-FABULOUS
CHARGES 500/=..
Party: Cocktail and Bowties II, May 3 2013 @ Tree House
THE BOW-TIE EVENTS team presents to you COCKTAIL AND BOW TIES II.
Do you love fashion and partying with fashion guys? Come meet top designers, fashion enthusiasts, top models, celebrities, respected fashion photographers and Djs under the same roof in this Red Carpet event.
On the line up we have high fashion models portraying their glamorous walk rocking designs from: Shenu Hooda, Mohammed Bana, Achie Otigo, Yedu Wear, Sharuz, Kikwetu KLAD Fashion, M & O Fashion House Insomnia, Flanked by other upcoming designers.
Photographers include: Thandiwe muriu photography, Coolpixx photography, Kizo Photography, Heenie Photography
ADVANCE: 700/- GATE: 1,000/-
TICKET VENUE: IMAX Shop 69, 2nd Flr
Party: Kikoy Culture, Apr. 27 2013 @ Carnivore
Attention! Attention! 6AM Kenya has officially managed to secure one of the most sought after names in Dance Music today. MAT ZO will be coming to Kenya this month! He will be featuring exclusively at KIKOY CULTURE 2013. The Heavy-weight is keen to hit the Kenyan shores for the very first time ever with his infectious Big-Room style tracks. The Anjuna Beats man will arrive with fresh and unreleased new songs that are bound to keep you dancing till 6:00 am!
The theme is one of our absolute favourites; KIKOY CULTURE ! It is the only party that pays homage to a 100% Kenyan cultural icon; The Kikoy. This obviously means that the whole dancefloor will be a sea of colourful fabrics. The dress code also suggests that you too should join in the fun and come out in your own Kikoy! The more unique and colourful, the better! You will stand a chance to win an assortment of ultra-cool prizes from 6AM Kenya.
With such a respected artist gracing our humble city, we felt it was vital to pick a venue that has the experience of hosting international acts, to international standards. The CARNIVORE SIMBA SALOON does just that! Excellent service, top-notch security, and tons of fully stocked bars make it the perfect spot to host Mr. Zo. The 6AM Décor team will have the place transformed into a magical masterpiece in no time, and together with the earth shaking sound system, it will definately be a feast for your senses.
With the headliner booked and confirmed, 6AM Kenya will have their top DJs supporting MAT ZO on the night. The full line up will be released closer to the date, so keep those eyes peeled for more information.
21+. Original National ID/Driving License or Passport on request.
LINE UP: MAT ZO (Anjunabeats), DRAZEN, DJ K, TOM PARKER, FACTORY DJS
TIME: 9pm / 6am
Tickets INFO: Advance Tickets Kshs 1500/- Gate tickets (on the night) Kshs 2000/-
Dress Code: Kikoy
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Craft Fair: Osotua Creative Collective, Mar. 23 2013 @ Spring Valley
3rd Edition of the Osotua Creative Collective Craft Fair bringing together 12 innovative craftsmen, designers and social entrepreneurs at the most charming craft fair Nairobi can offer.
Featuring the likes of…
Kapoeta by Ambica – Couture Featherworks
Unbound Ether Silks – One-of-a-kind silk garments
Sea Garden – Crystal Healing and Alternative Therapy
Silverworks by Njee – Silver cutlery adornments
Chilli Mango – Kanga hoddies, wicked graphic tees
Otenge by Pauline – Kitenge Earrings and other goodies
Kradle Kreations – Knitwear & warm fuzzy baby apparel
Pink Impala – Unique twist to interior decor and accessories
Michelle Verwiel – Innovative belts & necklaces made from recycled metal fused with suede and leather
Shangilia -Leatherworks by Lucy Cameron
Pink Bush – Eclectic Jewelry
PLUS
Kenya Bamboo Centre – Bamboo Furniture and Crafts by Kibera based CBO using Bamboo as a renewable resource
& Metal and Boneworks by Steve – recycled brass, aluminum, horn and bone supporting youth in Kibera
& Featuring the sustainable Community Based Project
Ruby Cup – Menstrual Cup
…amongst others!
If you don’t know the area, here is the google map link. Make sure you follow spring valley road until you reach 93B
Out of Town/Fashion: The Young Models, Mar. 16 2013 @ Rock City Gardens
Date: March 16, 2013
Venue: Rock City along Kiambu Rd
Time: from 12 noon
Tickets: Kshs 500
Models on the run ways will display works from;
+ Zambarau,
+ Fab Graphics and
+ Michiko Arts
Among others
[Postponed] LESOH – the Urban Fashion Event to kickoff the year, Feb. 15 2012 @ Volar Club, Jockey Club Ngong Road
Postponed to a later date
Date: February 15, 2013
Venue: Volar Club, Jockey Club Ngong Road
Time: 7-9pm
Tickets: Kshs 500
Contacts: rsvp@lesoworld.com or +254 720 238274
Limited spaces
Dress Code : FABULOUSLY CHIC for the Ladies and just FABULOUS for the Gentlemen.
[Postponed] LESOH – the Urban Fashion Event to kickoff the year, Feb. 15 2012 @ Volar Club, Jockey Club Ngong Road
Postponed to a later date
Date: February 15, 2013
Venue: Volar Club, Jockey Club Ngong Road
Time: 7-9pm
Tickets: Kshs 500
Contacts: rsvp@lesoworld.com or +254 720 238274
Limited spaces
Dress Code : FABULOUSLY CHIC for the Ladies and just FABULOUS for the Gentlemen.
Out of Town: 1st Edition of EAC Arts & Culture Festival – Jamafest, Feb. 11-17 2013 @ Kigali – Rwanda
EAC Arts & Cultural Festival – Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki Utamaduni Festival [JAMAFEST]
Dates: February 11-17, 2013
Venue: Kigali, Rwanda
Theme: Fostering the East African Community Integration through Cultural Industries
For more information: http://jamafest.org/
Fashion Exhibition: Shades of Africa, Feb. 9 2013 @ Kilimo Hall – Egerton University
A fashion exhibition by upcoming designers
Fashion & Music without Boundaries, Dec. 15 2012 @ Swahili Beach Resort
In the Bag & Platinum Images Present Fashion & Music without Boundaries
Dates: December 14-17, 2012
December 14, 2012 invites only
December 15, 2012 Advance Kshs 3500 & Gate Kshs 4000
Venue: Swahili Beach Resort Diani
December 16, 2012 Advance Kshs 1000 & Gate Kshs 1500
Venue: Pine Wood Resort & Spa
Designers: John Kaveke, Deepa Dosaja, Katungulu Mwendwa, Dishol House of Design, Lalesso, Modhanik, Adama Paris & Edwing D’Angelo
Music: Ruyounga – Uganda, Kenny Allen – US, Different Faces, Maya Hiale, Mari, Malek aka DJ Stilleto – Germany
For more information visit: http://www.inthebagafrica.com/
Lingerie Party, Nov. 16 2012 @ Tree House
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Gala Night: Nairobi Wonderland, Nov. 30 2012 @ Karen Country Club
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Party: Fashion Trance, Dec. 1 2012 @ Mamba Village
The Fashion Trance is a fusion of fun and fashion.
It is created to give designers and retailers in the industry a platform to showcase their items and for the rest of us to discover them through the fun activities enveloped in an exciting day of networking and shopping.
THE TREASURE HUNT- Crack the clues and discover great fashion items hidden around the venue just for you to find and take home for FREE!!!
THE FASHION AUCTION-Bid for exciting fashion items through the course of the day and walk away with new additions to your wardrobe at a price of your choice.
THE CHILL SPOT- With Food,Drinks and a Shisha & Cigar Smoking Section,take a break from all the shopping at this spot.
THE TRANCE FASHION SHOW-Trance-themed Power Fashion Show.Watch the models strut down the runaway to electrifying music by the one DJ CREEPA.
Guest Performances by JULIET OCHIENG’(FORMER MISS KENYA), JAY A and AMINA.
CHARGES: Kshs.400 (Advance),Kshs.500(At the Gate)
Kshs. 1500(VIP-Advance),Kshs.2000(VIP-At the gate)
For Advance Tickets Contact : 0704299247/0717525228
TO BOOK A STALL SEND AN EMAIL TO: thefashiontrance@gmail.com
Fashion is very important. It is life enhancing and like everything that gives pleasure it is worth doing well- Vivienne Westwood.
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Mexican Food and Tequila Festival, Nov. 22 2012 @ Ole Sereni
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Fashion: Raw Energy Runway, Nov. 14 2012 @ Carnivore
Date: November 14, 2012
Venue: Carnivore Restaurant
Time: From 7.30 pm
Tickets: Kshs 3, 000
Contacts: Tel 0734 265 392 or 0720 494 210 and email info@afadk.co.ke
Website: http://www.afadk.co.ke/
Fashion/Charity: Nairobi Haute Couture, Oct 13 2012 @ Hilton
Theme: Celebrating breast cancer survivors through fashion. The ‘Nairobi Haute Couture’ is a fashion show event that intends to showcase a collection of the latest innovative and out-of-the- box creations by local designers to a bespoke public. The event will also act as a platform for addressing some of the challenges and plight affecting the local fashion industry.
We aim not only to showcase designers collections but also create an atmosphere that would allow designers and people to interact freely while they hunt for great bargains in the exhibitors section. The event will also entail a red carpet session where 16 photographers will be taking photos, publicists, journalists, sponsors and the audience would have an opportunity to interact and express their views on Breast cancer, fashion and the show.
Swahili Fashion Week: Nairobi Showcase, Oct. 6 2012 @ MJ Centre
Date: October 6, 2012
Venue: Michael Joseph Centre
Time: 8pm
Tickets: Kshs 1500 [available at Michael Joseph Centre]
Cash Bar Available
Kim Mburu First Friday Show: Music Fashion Fusion, Oct 5 2012 @ Daas Restaurant
Join Kim Mburu (www.kimmburu.com) for an exciting night of live rhythm and blues, fashion and Ethiopian Cuisine at the The Kim Mburu First Friday Show. Come listen to the amazing 6.2.9 Band accompanying Kim’s smooth mellow voice. You will be treated to an amazing array of original and popular POP and R&B tunes as you look into your lover’s eyes.
The show provides also provides LIVE BAND ENTERTAINMENT and a MARKETING SPACE FOUR YOUNG UP AND COMING DESIGNERS. Come out and support them by letting them wow you with their glamorous garments and who knows, you might just end up taking home some of them original wear.
The show is co-organized by Kim Mburu and the Employment Now Foundation.
More for less as you attend; tickets are Kshs. 700 Advance and Kshs 1000 at the door.
For tickets – visit Extreme videos, 6th floor, Hazina Towers or;
Nairobi Fashion Market, Oct 6-7 2012 @ Impala Club
In this Fall Edition, NFM supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month by teaming up with APA Insurance and Nairobi Women’s Hospital to create a “Health Camp” at the event. Come help us support this cause. As is customary, NFM will host over 90 exhibitors from all genre of fashion and lifestyle, ethnic modern and exotic.
Fashion Shows: Kaveke, Zaramu, Sarakaray, AfroStreet Kollections, Tots to Teens, Wangujeans, Yaka Yeke, Tujipambe, A la Mode Africa.
Entertainment: Live music by Ricky Nanjero & Marafiki. Saturday evening performance by “Shinde” formerly of the group Tatu. Also featuring sultry trio Kijani.
A Great Day Out: Chill Out Zones, Food and Drink. Shark Energy Drink introducing Shark Bars. New Fun Arcade with Bouncy castles, trampoline, quad bikes, Wii games, pool tables, pony rides and rodeo bulls.
CBA Africa Concours D’elegance 2012: The Masters of Time, Sept. 30 2012 @ Ngong Racecourse
For more info: https://www.facebook.com/timeformore
Art & Beer Festival II, Jul. 28-29 2012 @ Ngong Racecourse
Dates: July 28-29, 2012
Venue: Ngong Racecourse
Tickets: Seasonal Kshs 1500 & Sunday Kshs 1000
For more information check their website and Facebook event page
The East Africa Designer Gift, Home and Fashion Accessories Fair, Jul. 25-29 2012 @ the Village Market
Dates: July 25-29, 2012
Venue: The Village Market
Time: 9am-6pm
Gate Charge: Kshs 200
Contacts: 0720 87 15 32 or communications@adid.or.ke
For additional information visit their event page
Fashion Show: Trendz Kenya Fashion Festival, Jul. 14 2012 @ Tribe
Trendz Kenya Fashion Festival now into its 3rd year has evolved rapidly to become the greatest Fashion Event in East-Africa, aimed at showcasing Emerging and established talents, the annual event attracts Top Flight International and regional Fashion Designers. It exposes Kenya as the emerging Fashion & Urban Lifestyle Capital of Africa & consolidates Brand Kenya.
The event also helps build enterprise image, promote of cooperation and trade, know of the latest trend of the industry, nurture brands and build a golden bridge between the Demand and Supply.
The Fashion Industry in Kenya is evolving at a rapid speed and a Major contributor to the growth of the Private Sector. The event brings together all the Stakeholders & Supporters of this Vibrant Industry.
“Trendz Kenya Fashion Festival” 2012 will be a Glamorous affair involving Gala Fashion Show on 14 July 2012 @ 6.30PM, showcasing the Latest Trendz, The Bazaar of International Designers for the Shopaholics starting from 11 AM and TKFF After Party.
TKTS – KES 3500/- INCLUSIVE OF LAVISH CANAPES.
CALL – 0736-779259
Designers participating in this Years Trendz Kenya Fashion Festival 2012 include:
1/ ANITA DONGRE – INDIA
2/ ALLY REHMTULLAH – TANZANIA
3/ SEVERINE DEVAILLY – KENYA / FRANCE
4/ ESTELLA – NIGERIA / USA
5/ PALEDI SEGAPO – SOUTH AFRICA
6/ SONU SHARMA – KENYA
7/ NIKU CHANNA – KENYA
8/ JOHN KAVEKE – KENYA
9/ BLACBIRD JEANS – KENYA / USA
when: Saturday, July 14, 2012 6:30pm until 12:00am
Where: Tribe Hotel
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