Isaac Injebeli

FOUNDER OF MEDIOCTA

Mediocta is a brand that redefines everyday streetwear with bold, expressive designs. His work challenges fashion norms, celebrating individuality through innovative craftsmanship.

@mediocta.ww

Morgan Azedy

FOUNDER OF KENYAN RAW

Kenyan Raw is a brand driven by a deep passion for African creativity and design. Committed to pushing the boundaries of streetwear, he sees fashion as both an art form and a movement.

@kenyan_raw

Wairimu Mwiiri

FOUNDER OR DUSE

DUSE is a fashion brand redefining contemporary streetwear with bold artistic expression. Rooted in self-expression and individuality, DUSE merges creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation to create wearable art for those who dare to stand out.

@duse.studios

lan Waithaka

FOUNDER OF UPRITE

Uprite is a streetwear brand dedicated to making stylish, affordable, and Kenyan-made clothing. Focused on growth and innovation, Uprite blends culture and creativity to push local fashion forward.

@uprite.nairobi

lan Mwaniki

FOUNDER OF MOORE GREEN

Moore Green is a streetwear brand built on ambition and growth. In just one year, Moore Green has gained over 100 clients with its trucker hats, t-shirts, and trousers.

@moooregreen._

Jayden Mathenge

FOUNDRER OF MVZ

MVZ is a brand that started as a thrift shop but evolved into a full-fledged fashion label fuelled by a deep passion for design. MVZ is on a mission to inspire aspiring designers, proving that starting a brand is possible with persistence and passion.

@mavazi.ke_

Davis Ranote

FOUNDER OF LANESTEPPERS

Lanesteppers is a Nairobi-based fashion brand deeply rooted in the city's streetwear scene. Since its launch in late 2021, Lanesteppers has grown into a staple in the creative and rave communities, dropping two collections and three capsules that embody the spirit of self-expression.

@lanesteppers

Disi Mugoa

HEAD OF OPERATIONS AT JIPE APPAREL

Jipe Apparel is a brand dedicated to making high-quality, affordable custom clothing that truly fits and complements the unique African body. Jipe Apparel was built with Furaha in mind—those seeking stylish, well-fitting options in a market that often overlooks their needs.

@jipeapparel

Samir Maombi

FOUNDER OF KOLAKISA

Kolakisa is a sustainable fashion brand specializing in menswear, street fashion, and bold, funky designs. More than just a brand, Kolakisa is a movement-dedicated to community empowerment and creating opportunities for refugees.

@kola.kisa

Patrick Hawi

FOUNDER OF ATODDS CLOTHING

AtOdds Clothing is a brand built on the belief that true progress comes from embracing individuality and challenging the norm. At Odds stands against the commonplace, creating unorthodox designs and using unexpected materials to help wearers stand out.

@atodds.clothing

Ria Sejpal

FOUNDER OR BARE by LILABARE

Blending elevated basics with tactical performance and sustainable craftsmanship, BARE embodies a nomadic futurist ethos-creating versatile, built-to-last pieces that move seamlessly between urban streets and natural landscapes.

@lilabare

David Kipkoech (aka Akiba)

FOUNDER OF AKIBA STUDIOS

Akiba is a multidisciplinary visual artist whose work spans collages, painting, illustrations, fashion design, film, and photography. A self-taught creative, he blends street culture and science fiction to reimagine and advance African narratives through his art.

@akiba_studios

Eldridge Edmund

FOUNDER OF PE$OS

PE$OS is a cultural brand dedicated to documenting the perspective of youth and culture through fashion. Since 2020, Pesos Nairobi has been on a mission to break boundaries and redefine creative expression, inspiring the world to think beyond limitations.

@pesos__nairobi