Nairobi Fashion Week is set to return for its seventh edition with a transformative theme, Regenerative Fashion Renaissance: Restoring Culture and Nature.
Running from 29th January to 1st February 2025 at the Sarit Centre, this year’s event aims to redefine fashion as a force for ecological and cultural restoration.
A call for regeneration in fashion
The 2025 theme takes sustainability to the next level by embracing regenerative fashion, which not only reduces environmental harm but actively restores ecosystems and empowers communities.
Speaking on the vision behind this approach, Creative Director Brian Kihindas said:
The theme aligns with our vision of positioning Africa as a global leader in sustainability. We are working to establish a platform for sustainable designers across Africa, rooted in the region's cultural values.
Regenerative fashion involves integrating circular principles throughout the fashion supply chain, from sourcing natural materials to upcycling and ethical production practices.
As Kihindas noted, “Our goal is to promote organic fabrics and sustainable fashion, reclaiming and celebrating our story.”
Showcasing Africa’s rising stars
This year’s event will feature dynamic collections from innovative designers across Africa who are championing sustainability and creativity.
Highlights include LaOculta, a Kenyan-Colombian brand focused on slow fashion and cross-cultural artisanal techniques, and Senegalese designer Sikoti Mbaitjongue’s eco-friendly label, SOKOLATA, which uses locally sourced organic materials.
Kenya’s own Maisha By Nisria, known for upcycling discarded textiles into unique handmade pieces, will bring its artistic touch to the runway.
Founder Nur M Nasria reflected on the growing demand for responsible fashion:
People are slowly becoming more concerned about their garments and where they are coming from. There will be a rise in local handmade artsy garments rather than fast fashion apparel.
Sponsor and Production Lead Lisa Kibutu emphasised, “Recycling in fashion isn’t just about turning old clothes into new garments. It’s about creating a system where fashion becomes a regenerative force.”
Nairobi Fashion Week 2025 is poised to inspire a new era in African fashion—one that restores, renews, and redefines the future of the industry.