Need to Breathe (Thairu x Bata Project)
Breathable shoes are essential for maintaining good foot health. This project, where I explored different materials and how they work together. It helped me see that I cannot be limited to one aspect of design or art. It was a revelation to discover how working in a different medium challenged my preconceptions, forced me to […]
Haute Couture: A Timeless Art Form
Haute couture is a French term that refers to the creation of exclusive custom-fitted high-end fashion designs. It is a highly skilled and time-consuming process that involves a team of highly skilled artists and artisans working together to create garments that are not only beautiful but also meticulously crafted. The origins of haute couture can […]
Embroidery Art: Its History and Place in Modern-Day
Embroidery is the art of decorating fabric or other materials using a needle to apply thread or yarn. It has captivated the human spirit for centuries. From adorning ancient garments to transforming humble objects into masterpieces, embroidery has woven itself into the fabric of diverse cultures and traditions worldwide. It is an extremely versatile craft […]
Radical Collaboration: Beyond Working Together
Radical Collaboration is a concept that goes beyond just working together. It points out ways of working together that are built on trust, shared goals, and leveraging the strengths of everyone involved. Radical collaboration refers to a big visible shift in a system that mostly begins at an individual level and trickles down to an […]
Series : Their impact on our lives
Since the introduction of television into our lives in the 1920s (the era of film, cinema and television), the world has never been the same when it comes to entertainment. Television has had a major impact on the way we spend our leisure time. TV shows have introduced us to a totally different perspective that […]
Another Kenya: Crossroads of a Decolonized Africa
At the end of the 19th century (1885), the great European powers were not getting along. Between the 1870s and the beginning of the 20th century, the “race to share Africa” saw Europeans invade and colonize almost the entire continent. Despite their distrust and differences, this “sharing” was carried out in a relatively orderly fashion, […]
Effective Altruism : The Act of Helping Better
I recently came across effective altruism and I have been very taken by the concept. Effective altruism is a project that aims to find the best ways to help others and implement them. It is basically about doing good as effectively as possible. Its motto states that charity begins where we can help the most […]
Hook, Line and Sinker : Life’s Short Story
In the recent past, I have been grappling with this thing called the meaning of life. I feel like I have been had. I had a pretty normal upbringing that did not prepare me for the world that is today. I guess the truth is the same for many people grappling with meaning, identity and […]
Transparency
Androgyny is the perfect blend of femininity and masculinity where one is not afraid to experiment with masculinity and femininity. It means being in charge of my identity. It is the freedom to experiment and just have fun with fashion without fear of having to conform to labels that society is constantly trying to impose […]
Anthropocene Bodies
The term “Anthropocene,” which literally means “the time of humans,” signifies that humans have significantly altered the chemical and geological makeup of Earth. Humans are now considered the main driver behind global geological change on our planet. This alteration encompasses both the physical and social dimensions of the body, as well as the ways in […]