Kenyan Designers Set to Shine at Africa Fashion Week London 2025
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Three Kenyan design houses are set to represent the country at the prestigious Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) 2025, taking place on August 9–10 at Space House, London.
Jamie Bryan Kimani of Sevaria, Sharon Wendo of Epica Jewellery, and Kevin Abwova of Kisero Nairobi will showcase their creations under the British Council’s UK/Kenya Season 2025 — a cultural programme celebrating creativity between the two nations.
They will join seven other designers from across Africa, all alumni of the British Council’s Creative DNA fashion accelerator. The initiative offers international exposure, market access, and opportunities for cross-cultural collaboration.
Kimani’s designs draw inspiration from Maasai attire and the Akorino community, blending heritage with gender-challenging styles. Kisero Nairobi, founded by Kevin and his father in 2020, produces luxury leather goods that merge African heritage with global elegance. Wendo’s Epica Jewellery creates wearable art inspired by diverse African cultures, each piece handcrafted to preserve tradition.
In addition to the runway, the designers will participate in UK retail and manufacturing tours, gaining insights into ethical production and global market trends. This year’s British Council Pavilion will also highlight the fusion of fashion and technology, including AI-powered storytelling and virtual reality runways.
British Council Kenya Country Director Tom Porter hailed the event as a powerful example of UK–Kenya cultural collaboration driving creative and economic growth. AFWL founder Queen Ronke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi praised the initiative for elevating African fashion on the global stage.
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