Brillian | Cresentiah | Mary-Simbi Nyaima Designers.

“I used to think that to succeed in fashion, I had to study at big schools abroad. But I’ve learned that creativity and passion matter more than location.”

In this journey, the three of us—each with our own brand and style—came together to tell a story through fashion. Our collections may be different, but they all speak a common language of identity and expression.

For Kibera Fashion Week, we chose “Gunia” sisal fabric, an eco-friendly material that aligns with our vision for sustainable fashion. “This moment is huge for me—my designs will be on a runway for the first time.”

I’m grateful for this platform, not just for myself but for the next generation of designers. Kibera Fashion Week is proof that there is hope, that talent from here can shine anywhere.”




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The Locals is an interdisciplinary initiative that bridges documentary photography, narrative research, and community-led storytelling to document lived experiences and expand public understanding of underrepresented communities. “The place I called home and countless other overlooked communities, had always had storytellers. Not in the most formal sense but as knowledge an archor.” By documenting lived reality and the use of visual storytelling, we hope to create work that speaks to both academic audiences and the wider public while while still remaining rooted in the actual community.

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