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Market: Pop Up & Chill, May 21 2017 @ 910 James Gichuru

Date: May 21, 2017
Venue: 910 James Gichuru
Time: 1-7 pm
Entry: Free

May 18, 2017 at 12:59 pm njathika Leave a comment

Fashion Event: Spring into Style, May 13 2017 @ The Lord Erroll

Date: May 13, 2017
Venue: The Lord Erroll

Dinner and Show: KES 7,500/- at 6.30 pm
Show Only: KES 1,500/- at 8.30 pm

For more information/tickets: call 0721 920 820, or email reservations@lord-erroll.com

Runway designers: Deepa Dosaja, Lisa Christoffersen, Sally Karago, Vee Fashion House, Wild Side Shop, Aprelle Duany, Khalida Wild and Sarayaa

About
Kenyan designer talent will be showcased at the “Spring into Style” Dinner and Show at The Lord Erroll on Saturday, May 13, 2017. Both established and rising stars of the Kenyan Fashion Industry will be featured on the catwalk in this unique colonial style setting and lush gardens.

A few names to strut the runway this evening will be Deepa Dosaja, Nairobi born, who recently presented her “My Flowers” Collection at the New York Fashion Week, as well as dressing Lupita Nyong’o. Sally Karago will be displaying her ware as well. Sally is both Chairlady of the Association of Fashion Designers of Kenya (AFAD) and director of the Mcensal School of Fashion. Her collections have been presented in London, New York and South Africa. Another star is Aprelle Duany, who left a prominent corporate career to start her luxury leather brand Aprelleduany. In 2016, Aprelle showcased at Award-winning Nolcha platform for emerging designers at NYFW and was a HEVA Fund Recipient.

The evening will kick off with a gourmet four-course dinner with delicacies such as Smoked Salmon Caviar, Sous Vide Beef Fillet and the Signature Decadent Chocolate Dome. As the evening evolves, Mochez models will take to the catwalk in designs from the latest collections of Kenyan clothing and accessory designers. From 11.30am, many more designers will be open to the public with their pop-up shops, and to the event guests throughout the evening.

Part of the ticket sales will go to the Human Needs Project in Kibera, whose objective is to provide basic services (laundry services, showers, clean drinking water, toilets, high-speed internet and classrooms) to Kibera residents. Almost a quarter million people have used the facilities to date. The Kibera residents will be represented by young music artists who will be performing on this occasion. Their music ranges from R&B, Hip Hop to Reggae, expressing the struggles of life.

The event is orchestrated by Lisa Christoffersen and Daniela Cellini. Lisa Christoffersen is renown for her safari essentials line and self-designed pashmina shawls and jewelry, which she will be showcasing on this occasion. Daniela Cellini of Outside the Lines Events is a professional event designer with years of experience in Miami, Italy and Kenya.

For event and ticket information:
The Lord Erroll (Aminah) 0710 544 971
Lisa Christoffersen 0722 703 264
Daniela Cellini 0711 728 423

May 3, 2017 at 4:56 pm njathika Leave a comment

Out of Town/Fashion: Sovereign Fashion Night, Apr. 22 2017 @ Sovereign Hotel – Kisumu

Date: April 22, 2017
Venue: Sovereign Hotel, Kisumu
Time: from 7 pm
Tickets: KES 1,000/- Call 0734878893 for reservations, or talk to Amazing Kisumu through 0780168178 to secure your tickets

April 20, 2017 at 2:53 pm njathika 1 comment

Blankets and Wine Nairobi Festival, Apr. 9 2017 @ Ngong Racecourse Waterfront

Date: April 9, 2017
Venue: Ngong Racecourse Waterfront
Time: 12 – 10 pm
Tickets: advanced tickets – KES 3000, and door tickets – KES 3500
Advance tickets available here

Performances by: AKA, the “Supa Mega”, Nneka, Fena Gitu, Nu Nairobi
DJ Set: DJ Suraj

March 27, 2017 at 7:45 pm njathika 3 comments

Kilimani Street Festival, Feb. 25 2017 @ Rose Avenue – Off Dennis Pritt Road

Date: February 25, 2017
Venue: Rose Avenue – Off Dennis Pritt Road
Time: 12 noon – 6 pm
Contacts: info@kilimani.co.ke / 0780 197 197

About
Kilimani Project Foundation will hold the first street festival of 2017. There will be lots of food, fashion and cultural exhibitions and stands as well as good representation from the Kilimani Community.

Among the cultural performers set to take the stage this year include Anthem Choir/Fezi, Children’s Garden Home, Shepherds Dance Crew, Velour Model Fashion Show, Nyatiti Player Atisanna, Capoeira by Lua & Farao, Shangilia Performing Arts, Marion Munga & Kike Dance, Wandia Duet, Wanny & Katalina.

The festival will be preceded by the Kilimani 5KM Run in partnership with Lorna Sports (starting 7am).

Register today by paying the run fee to MPESA Paybill 170412 and get a T-shirt. Corporate Teams: Ksh 5,000; Adults: Ksh 500, Students: Ksh 200; Kids: Ksh 100.