Three limited-edition digital publications featuring 11 emerging designers from Kenya, bringing together cross-cultural collaborations between writers, illustrators and creative teams in both London and Nairobi.
Following the success of the Neighbourhood issue which was shot by Maganga Mwagogo, the second of the three issues, titled Joy and Rebellion, explores Nairobi’s city centre, through a fashion story by the fast-rising Kenyan photographer; Sarah Waisawa - showcasing the bold and powerful work of Fashion Scount's designers, alongside an in-depth essay by Abigail Arunga who takes readers through the essence of Nairobi’s Central Business District.
WAUZINE, which derives from ‘Wau’ a Nairobian for ‘Wow’ is designed and created by the team behind Fashion Scout; with Helen Jennings, Co-founder and Editorial Director of Nataal Media as Features Editor, which showcases exclusive photoshoots under the creative direction of Sunny Dolat, Fashion Curator and Co-founder of The Nest Collective.
Through Sunny’s conceptual eye, the work in issue two joins thousands of other stories and love letters by defiant Nairobians to their city, as part of an overarching super-narrative of joy, mischief and rebellion.
As the UK partner of the British Council’s year-long Creative DNA programme, Fashion Scout is spearheading this online platform in order to showcase the designers to a global audience whilst celebrating a diverse variety of voices and creativity.
Creative DNA programme supported by the British Council is focused on promoting alternative and innovative approaches to the global fashion system with the ambition of demonstrating that the fashion sector in Kenya is a professional choice for young people and a valuable contributor to the creative economy.
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