Once again, fashion has taken inspiration from the ’70s to revive yet another cool, vintage-inspired comeback: corduroy. This fabric is essentially a ribbed form of velvet that has a very retro, nerdy mood to it…
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#TrendAlert: The great bum bag (fanny pack) comeback
If ever there was a fashion term that made me chuckle, it’s this right here: bum bag. Also known as a fanny pack if you happen to lean more towards American English. As a kid,…
#TrendAlert: Where earrings are concerned, more is more
Coco Chanel is famously quoted as saying, “Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and remove one accessory.” Wise words to live by indeed, although you may want to keep those big, bold…
#TrendAlert: Shrobing. Because who wants to fully commit to a jacket?
I get it. Commitment is a really scary thing. I just recently walked down the isle and in front of my friends and family, committed to spending the rest of my life with my dear…
#TrendAlert: Make way for the fray – time to update your denim jeans
As far as I’m concerned, a good pair of jeans is just as important as taking off your makeup before going to bed. In uni, I pretty much lived in jeans and let’s just say nothing’s…
#TrendAlert: The Hatchling neckline that’s perfect for this rainy season
After complaining about the blazing, relentless heat Nairobi endured for months, the weather finally gave in to our cries for mercy. Ladies and gentlemen, the rainy season is finally here. And it seems like it’s…
#TrendAlert: The off-the-shoulder, casual-chic look
We realize the weather in Nairobi has been rather dull, chilly and occasionally wet but can you think of a better time to dream up our ideal closet situation for the when the sun comes…
#TrendAlert: oversized hats
Okay. So we might be guilty of dismissing Pharrell’s oversized hat at the 2014 Grammy’s as, well, Pharrell being Pharrell. But what if we prematurely laughed off what could possibly be the next big trend?…