Inside Nairobi's growing fashion scene

Nairobi concept store Ichyulu teams up with local photographers and style bloggers to celebrate the city’s growing fashion scene.

Nairobi-based concept fashion store Ichyulu, which launched in January 2016, has just teamed up with Kenyan photographer Migwa Nthigah and local style bloggers from 2ManySiblings to create a series that celebrates Nairobi’s growing style scence.

As a lover of African fashion, Ichyulu was set up to provide a platform that would connect designers with potential consumers and serve as an alternative distribution channel. Ichyulu's focus is to provide a curated retail experience for those who seek unique pieces to match their individual style. Part of the ethos is to celebrate the diversity of African fashion through showcasing the use of local materials, customs prints and craftsmanship.

2ManySiblings is made up of Velma Rossa and Oliver Asike from Nairobi, Kenya. They are a brother and sister duo who are curating transitional contemporary African narratives which they showcase at on their blogMigwa Nthigah (MagiqLens Kenya) is a photographer based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Velma wears the Kra Kra Top by Bestow Elan (Ghana/UK) and Ndebele bracelets by Pichulik (SA)
Oliver wears the Popo Cape Jacket by Chichia London (Tanzania/UK) and Braided necklace by Nkwo Official (Nigeria). Velma wears the Mistari Skirt by Chichia London (Tanzania/UK), Tokeleza Tee by Chichia London and Fan Necklace by Pichulik (SA)
Oliver wears the Sehemu Necklace and Vipande Necklace both by Nyumbani Design (Tanzania). Background features Shine Shine fabrics (SA)
Oliver wears the Single Urchin by Pichulik (SA). Velma wears the Patchwork Splits Dress by Chichia London (Tanzania/UK)
Velma wears the Kra Kra Top by Bestow Elan (Ghana/UK) and Ndebele bracelets by Pichulik (SA)
Velma wears the Fringe Jacket by Christie Brown (Ghana) and features accessories by Nyumbani Design (Tanzania)
Velma wears the Shika Playsuit by Lalesso (Kenya/SA)
Oliver wears the Stonetown Vest by Chichia London and Ndebele bracelets by Pichulik. Velma wears the Forodhani Dress by Chichia London and Ndebele necklace by Pichulik
Velma wears the Temmy Jacket by Bestow Elan (Ghana/UK) and Blue Mali by Pichulik. Oliver wears various rings by Nyumbani Design
Velma wears the Kimono Jacket by Nkwo. Wakati Jacket by Lalesso and Atong Jacket by Katungulu Mwendwa (Kenya) are hanging from the trees
Velma wears the Button Bib Jacket by Christie Brown (Ghana) and Lace Patchwork Tee by Chichia London. Oliver wears the Tofali Necklace by Nyumbani Design