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26/02/2026

JASIRI. 🤍🐚

Worn by the radiant Liona — former Miss Tourism Lamu — at the Rebirth Collection fashion show last Friday.

Jasiri means brave one in Swahili. And this piece carries that story deeply.

This is the rebirth of the very first knitted dress I ever created. Back then, she lived in blue and white striped acrylic yarn — an experiment, a risk, a young designer choosing to learn in public and trust her instincts. That season required courage.

Today, Jasiri returns in pure organic cotton. Softer. Stronger. Refined.
Hand-finished with shells and cowrie shells lining the hem — a quiet nod to island heritage and feminine power. The silhouette remains figure-hugging, symmetrical, unapologetically sensual.

Luxury island girl living.
Growth.
Becoming.

And embodied every inch of it — poised, powerful, goddess energy. 🌊✨

Available now.
USD 300 | KSH 38,500

14/02/2026

Introducing the MIZIZI Linen Pants. ‘Mizizi’ means roots in Swahili. 🌱

This design is a rebirth of a piece from our Lion King collection back in 2019 — once bold in cheetah print, now reimagined in natural linen. Softer. Grounded. Intentional.

The high waist, wide leg, and structured suspenders are inspired by vintage British colonial tailoring — a silhouette once symbolic of power and authority.

With Mizizi, we reclaim that structure.
We soften it in linen.
We root it in African story 🌍

Rooted in natural fibres 🍀
Rooted in memory. 🤍
Rooted in becoming ✨

These are going for USD 65 or ksh 8500. DM to order

14/02/2026

Introducing the JUA Bucket Hat ☀️
“Jua” — meaning sun in Swahili — was inspired by the hot summer days in Lamu and the effortless cool of South African street style, where bucket hats first found their edge. Hand-crocheted using organic cotton, with wooden bead detailing along the lining for a subtle dash of personality.

Available for Ksh 4,500 or USD 35
DM to order.

14/02/2026

Introducing the NYADHI dress which is named after the Dholuo word meaning elegance, confidence, style, and distinguished self-worth. This piece celebrates the kind of beauty that does not ask for permission. Handcrafted with intention, the Nyadhi Dress honours Luo cultural pride while speaking to a modern, global woman.

Going for USD 200 or ksh 25,000
DM to place your custom order

14/02/2026

Introducing the MAKOMBE hand-knitted top. MAKOMBE means “sea shells” in Swahili. This crop top is crafted using organic cotton yarn and shells collected from Shela Beach Lamu used as buttons. How cute? wore it so beautifully! Swipe through to see another version of the top using cowrie shells. Which do you prefer?

The top is going for ksh 10,000 or USD 80
The JUA bucket hat is also available for ksh 4500 or USD 35

27/09/2023

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22/06/2023

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11/04/2023

Spotted the JASIRI dress on the red carpet South African Menswear Week earlier this month! Teshie Ogallo stole the show and accessorized it with this gorgeous pink neckpiece and white earrings from Epica Jewellery

It was so amazing to be in the same fashion environment that inspired us to launch our brand. Cape Town means the world to us and we are so happy we got to celebrate African fashion with like minded enthusiasts. To more fashion weeks around the world ❤️

15/01/2023

Starting off the year by sprinkling some sunshine onto our feed! Help us name this gorgeous knit vest top? Comment down below with your best ideas 😁

18/11/2022

In this riveting girl chat, Zanele unpacks the world of B**M and shares with me her experiences in the kink scene.

In this riveting girl chat, Zanele unpacks the world of B**M and shares her experiences in the kink scene. The world of B**M is one that truly fascinates me, mostly because it’s quite unchartered t…