In this world, where Internet is everything. I have today judged most of our Kenyan designers. I have judged their collections and also their websites.
It is possible to be famous just for your talent? How a website influences you and the way you shop?
This is the list of our Kenyan designers: ( order without importance)
IMANI HOUSE OF FASHION:
Collections: 7/10Fabulous collection from last year but it's hard to get Liz Ogumbo (designer and director), she is a model, a designer, a singer, owner of a modelling agency. I love the style.
Website: 5/10 : you can't see the clothes, it is a shame.
JOHN KAVEKE:
Collections: 8/10. Nice to see a man doing so well in fashion! Finally! He has talent and he is apparently a very cool guy (not that i know!)i like his style, his attitude and his clothes even if i won't actually wear them...
Website: 0/10 (it does not work!)
BETTI VANETTI:
Collections: 7/10 . Fun and great, i love her designs. A lot of short skirts which i really like She shows it is possible to mix african style with contemporary fashion.
Website: 0/10 (none!) how did she survive all these years without a website?
ANNA ADERO:
Collections: 5/10. Nice to see a designer who creates for men but still..i would not like my man to wear the suit she's designing...
Website: 0/10 (none!)
KOOROO:
Collections : 6/10. Nice designs but once again, i can't see myself wearing anything... It does not fit my age gap (20 to 30) and it is a bit too "deja vu".
Website: 4/10 Very poor and boring. There is nothing going on.
MOO COW
Collections : 9/10 : this is what i am talking about! Fun, sexy, edgy: this is what young people in Africa want! If i may say something negative though: it is too original, flashy and short to be worn as a normal person and not on a catwalk...
Website: 0/10 (none!)
KIKO ROMEO:
Collections: 6/10 From my young point of view: It is not what i prefer. It is not something i would wear every day or even for an evening, as beautiful as the garments are.
Website: 0/10. it has been under construction for a while.
SALLY KARAGO
Collections: 6/10 , beautiful patterns but once again: it is so old school... There is nothing really new and that makes me think "wow that's fabulous"
Website: 0/10 (none!)
LALESSO:
Collections: 9/10, stunning!stunnings!stunning! Beautiful cuts, fantastic patterns, finally a brand that gets what young women want! I am a big fan
Website: 6/10, I love the look! Very flirty but unfortunately it looks awful from an iphone and nothing is up to date (apart from the collections of course!)
BELLA MATATA:
Collections: 8/10. Very colourful , funky and fresh, you love it or you hate it. I love it!
Website: 3/10 nothing about the fashion line unfortunately..It is all about art.
PATRICIA MBELA:
Collections: 7/10. Very class and smart, i like it!
Website: 0/10. (none!)
PEON GLAMOUR:
Collections: 6/10 Old school African designs. it is not my cup of tea but the colours are vibrant and beautiful.
Website: 3/10 old school too! You can't click on "learn more" very annoying...
SEVERINE DEVAILLY:
Collections: 8/10 . i adore! it is fresh, cool and sexy. This is the type of designer we need in Kenya, with fresh ideas!
Website: 8/10 : it is the only one so far where you have everything working up to date. I wish i could click on pictures and see the designs a bit more though.
SANABORA:
Collections: 7/10 . Using African patterns. Nothing new but at least, the designer does not pretend to do something new. I like it.
Website: 7/10. I like the "add to cart" straight away but the pictures quality are very bad.
KONDAKIS:
Collections: 9/10. What a great idea! Garments made of recycled parachutes! It is so refreshing!I would not wear it but i love the concept.
Website: 9/10. Very clear, fabulous pictures and up to date. No clicking on pictures though but I am still a fan!
And the winners are...................
1st place: KONDAKI ( 18/20)
2nd place: SEVERINE DEVAILLY (16/20)
3rd place: LALESSO (15/20)
4th place: SANABORA (14/20)
5th place: IMANI HOUSE OF FASHION ( 12/20)
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