I got to the venue at about 6:30pm, 1.5hrs before the show, so I could
chat up the designers and take some pictures.
There was a lot of hustle and bustle and
the occasional “EVERYBODY LISTEN UP!!” going on back there. I could tell
the models and designers were excited about the show as they were busy
trying to do last minute fittings. The energy back there was palpable
and everybody seemed so engrossed in what they were doing that I almost
felt invisible! I could snap up any picture and no one really asked
questions.
But even despite all the exciting chaos,
whenever I’d approach a designer to ask a few questions about their line
or a certain piece, they would always be so warm and patient with me.
And let me not even start with the gorgeous
models and their fabulous poses. They too would be
so patient whenever I asked to take their picture!
It was really awesome, hope these pictures are able to take you backstage with me.
I think this lady is gorgeous. I mean, GAW-JUS.
Mashariki Mix in the house
So just to give you a little background info on SFW, it was
founded by a Tanzanian named Mustafa Hassanali and it’s been running
annually since 2008. This was its debut in Kenya with a total of 16
designers showcasing their work - most were from Kenya but some were
from Tanzania. Besides Tanzania and now Kenya, the event is also held in
Zanzibar and it’s said to be the largest fashion show in East and
Central Africa!
Designer: Mohamed Bana.
Fawzzia and Miss Sharon
This is Washington. Say cheese my man!
Designer: Wangechi Muriithi.
Designer: Patricia Mbela
(on the left)
Miss Jay and Jamil Walji
Designer: Shenuhooda.
Photographers were armed with big guns. I really should invest in a new lens
Designer: Jamil Walji
Culled: Sharon Mundi
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SWAHILI FASHION WEEK: NAIROBI SHOWCASE BEHIND THE SCENE
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