In what proved to be the most exciting night in a long time fashionistas, designers and media thronged KikoRomeo, Yaya Centre to discuss how media and designers can work together to take forward the fashion industry. In what proved to be the busiest session of the weekly Fashion Focus, designers and members of the media broke down what they need for mutual benefit. The event was a buzz with cameras rolling and others posing in their stunning locally made creations, which was just a taste of what FAFA 2014 will have in store.
Speaking at the event Carol Odero, editor of Drum, columnist of the Sunday Nation and striking head of popular TV show Fashion Watch said’. Designers need to be more aggressive in selling their designs to the media, the exposure they receive from the media is great marketing for the designer’ International media consultant Rachel Jones lauded Kenyan designers on their raw talent and challenged them to stand up and be counted. She said their designs could compete anywhere, and it was time for them to reach a global audience.
Designers have also teamed up with amazing offers to encourage guests to buy local for the red carpet. Prices start from as low as 5,000 KES if you tweet your outfit in progress from the designers studio under a hashtag #DressMeAtFAFA. Founder and FAFA Chair Ann McCreath said of Fashion for Peace “this is all about building networks, building brands and building community. Unity in Diversity. Together we will build a stronger Africa”
FAFA’s Fashion for Peace Gala Dinner and Show will be held at the panoramic rooftop of The Oval on Ring Rd Parklands on Saturday 31st May from 6pm. Judging from last night’s performance, you will not want to miss it! MCs for the night are going to be Maqbul Mohammed and Grace Msalame. The guests will be entertained by DJ Zelalem who will DJ for the fashion show and DJ Cortega for the after party.
Tickets are available through the latest MPesa selling method known as M-Ticketing, which allows you to call 1511 and receive excellent ticket service. Hard copies are also on sale at KikoRomeo, SuzieBeauty, Sarova Stanley, Chandarana Supermarkets and Safaricom’s Michael Joseph Centre.
• Gold Tickets: 8,000 KES (7,500 until one week before the show) – Dedicated Lift; Front 2 rows of seating. Seats are numbered and reserved; Drinks in the Jameson VIP Lounge (2 vouchers per person). Drinking Water provided; Self service Mingling Buffet by Sarova Stanley; Allowed to eat in the Jameson Lounge; Gift Bags; After Party
• Silver Tickets: 6,000 KES (5,500 until one week before show) – Welcome Drinks on the Terrace courtesy of Jameson; Mingling Buffet by Sarova Stanley with Gold Ticket holders. Drinking Water provided; 3rd further back; After Party
• Screen Only & After Party Tickets: 1,500 KES (Limited tickets available) – Access to watch the Fashion for Peace show on a screen on the rooftop terrace (roofed around edges); Red Carpet; Access to After Party at the rooftop terrace. Food and Drinks are cash only.Water will be provided until 11pm. Due to the tight security measures put in place by Securex, we advice that you arrive at the venue by 5.30 pm and allow roughly 7 minutes for the security check before you’re allowed into the building.