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@afrowema

AFROWEMA African luxury. Fashion Reclaimed. Upcycled couture from Nairobi. For those who wear luxury purpose. Explore ↓
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From Kibera to London. @afrowema is an ethical and sustainable fashion brand based in Kibera, Kenya, one of Africa's largest slums. Founded by Tatiana Teixeira, a Portuguese with a passion for sustainable development, AfroWema empowers local artisans by using locally sourced and upcycled materials like denim, deadstock fabric, and brass to create waste-free, plastic-free fashion. The brand collaborates with local tailors and designers in Kibera to produce high-end wearable art, blending African heritage with eco-conscious practices. Photographer: @danielkempfseifried Models: @king.johnny.sommar @pinkycami_20 @jpaskah @gracee_ldn @marlonclaessen Support Team: @armanalibhai , @diyaa.rs #afwl #afwlondon #london #fashion #fashiondesigner #londonlife
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8 months ago
Meet the team, see the process, follow the creation of Savage Beauty Heritage. This is more than fashion — it’s a living story of African culture, sustainability, and craftsmanship. Proudly made by AfroWema artisans in Kibera, sponsored by Bestseller Foundation and showcased on one of the biggest African fashion stages. From Kibera to London... this is AfroWema Creative Director: @tatxibio Co-Designer: @ur.love.yoora Video by @donwilsonofficial #SavageBeautyHeritage #afrowema #afwl #afwl2025 #sustainableluxury #africanheritage #madeinkenya #kibera
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9 months ago
Sea Wakanda. A collision of oceanic energy, African futurism, and conscious craftsmanship. Upcycled textures. Bold silhouettes. A vision shaped through collaboration. Showcased at @tribalchic_ 2025 Video @kamfa.t Hair and Makeup @lintonsacademy Models @isismodelsafrica At @gemforestnairobi_mgallery #SeaWakanda #AfroWema #Editorial #Afrofuturism #SustainableFashion
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16 hours ago
From the depths of imagination of @tribalchic_ to the heart of Nairobi✨ “Sea Wakanda” is where Afro-futurism meets sustainability — a visual story inspired by the ocean, African heritage, and the power of creative collaboration. Shot in the magical @gemforestnairobi_mgallery , this project brought together fashion, art, nature, and young creative talent to create something truly unforgettable. A special thank you to @lintonsacademy , the incredible @ukemefavour from @isismodelsafrica , and the visionary photographer @ziggyq_ for bringing this dream to life. 📸 At AfroWema, every collection is more than fashion — it’s an ecosystem of artists, youth, storytellers, and changemakers coming together to celebrate culture, sustainability, and imagination. Video by @kamfa.t from @delightfashionschool #ᴍᴀᴅᴇɪɴᴋᴇɴʏᴀ #afrowema #sustainablefashion #afrofuturism #fashionwithpurpose
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4 days ago
UHAI LOOK 3 A dialogue between music, movement, and meaning. A reminder that fashion can honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future. Step into UHAI — where life, craft, and music converge in a living masterpiec DESIGNER : @afrowema JEWELLERY: @nikongamani PHOTOGRAPHER: @danielkempfseifried MAKEUP/ HAIR : @lintonsacademy_hairbyloreal LOCATION : @gochi.nairobi MAKEUP/ HAIR : @lintonsacademy_hairbyloreal ASSITANCE : @atema_ombeshi x @threads_intel · #conciousfashion · #conciousconsumerism · #editorial · #rolemodel · #ethicalfashion
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7 days ago
From Kibera to the world. 🌍✨ We are beyond honoured to announce that AfroWema has won two Africa International Design Awards 2026 in the categories of “Sustainable Fashion” and “Avant-Garde” with our collection Savage Beauty Heritage. This awards are not just ours. They belongs to every artisan, every woman, every young creative, every hand behind AfroWema’s journey. From the vibrant streets of Kibera to international runways, this recognition proves that sustainability, heritage, craftsmanship and impact can exist together in fashion. Founded with the mission of empowering communities through ethical and zero-waste fashion, AfroWema continues to celebrate African culture through one-of-a-kind pieces crafted with love, artistry and purpose. A special congratulations to our founder @tatxibio and designer @atema_ombeshi for bringing Savage Beauty Heritage to life. ✨ Special thanks to @roberta.annan for always believing in us and for all the support! Thank you to everyone who believes in our vision. This is only the beginning. #AfroWema #AIDAwards #SustainableFashion #AfricanFashion #EthicalFashion Kibera FashionWithImpact SlowFashion ZeroWasteFashion LuxuryFashion MadeInAfrica FashionRevolution
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9 days ago
O que acontece à roupa que doamos? Uma conversa com Tatiana da @afrowema que partilha o que acontece quando a roupa chega ao mercado do Quénia!
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13 days ago
Savage. Beautiful. Rooted. The Savage Beauty Heritage Collection lands in Spain for the first time at CSFW — upcycled denim fused with Kitenge, built from African heritage. Swipe through. Feel it. #afrowema #csfw #kitengestyle #africanheritage #upcycleddenim
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26 days ago
Some collections exist to be seen. UHAI exists to be lived. Swipe through. 🤍 To make a piece yours — visit us by appointment at our private showroom, or step into Amber Lilly in Diani, Kenya. Also available on our website. #africanfashion #africandesign #slowfashion #consciousfashion #luxuryafrica Photographer @danielkempfseifried Hair and Makeup @lintonsacademy Models @sylvi0_0walla , @victoriapisotska and @model_roniss Designed by @tatxibio and @atema_ombeshi
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26 days ago
🌿 Uhai — Hair in Motion, Life in Expression In this shoot themed “Uhai” (Life) by @afrowema every hairstyle was designed to reflect movement, identity, and expression, bringing the concept to life through intentional hair artistry. At Lintons Academy Hair by L’Oreal, our students translated Afrowema’s vision into creative, high-impact hair designs that elevated their overall Uhai shoot and complemented the fashion narrative. In yet another collaboration with Afro Wema, this project highlights how hair and fashion work hand in hand to create powerful visual stories. 📌 What This Represents: ✨ Hair as a storytelling tool ✨ Real, hands-on creative exposure ✨ The synergy between fashion and hair artistry 📣 Creatives and designers, let’s collaborate. PC: @danielkempfseifried #LintonsAcademy #HairByLoreal #Uhai #HairAndFashion #CreativeCollaboration
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1 month ago
In a collaboration with @afrowema and @nikongamani both showcased unique and innovative collections. Outfits: @afrowema Jewelry: @nikongamani Event : @tribalchic_ More videos to produced by @ikirezifashionstyle and @ncbethebest1 #afrowema #ngamani #tribalchic #madeinafrica #ncbethebest1tv
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1 month ago