Vurumai: Bold Fashion Inspired by Chaos

Calton Gandani–

Vurumai Collection

“To truly understand my designs, you need to understand who I am—grandiose, regal, and unapologetically bold. My work merges brass, bone, leather, and wooden beads into statement pieces that command attention.

For Kibera Fashion Week, I present Vurumai—a collection inspired by the Swahili word for chaos. It is deeply personal, born from my experiences with hate crimes, bullying, and mob justice for being queer in a predominantly homophobic society.

Through Vurumai, I use fashion as a voice—loud, vibrant, and defiant. Picture the rhythmic click of cowrie shells, the song of glass beads in motion, and the radiant gleam of polished brass catching the light. This collection is not just clothing; it is a declaration of resilience, liberation, and the power of taking up space.”




Creators` Desk with Gandani Carlton for Kibera Fashion Week SN2

I am Gandani. A Virgo. Founder and creative director of Ngamani. My favorite color? Brown—like the African soil, like the skin I live in, like the essence of my being.


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