Very excited to announce our forthcoming short film Temple Road. Temple Road is an experimental journey of coming-of-age initiation, exploring the beautiful but dangerous transition between the unseen veils of our world. Written & Directed by @anilpadia Co-Directed by @mbaalamwezi Starring @ms.akidor Executive Producers @harrikama @anilpadia Producers @iona_mccreath @lucarindii @sophie_ede @kitjennings DOP @capturedbyodede Production Design @nitakacho Original Music @kitjennings Sound Design & Mix @alexanderwellsstudio Hair and Makeup @jamiekimani Movement Director @collinbrianoh Editor @kitjennings Colour @_nlsn_ @selectedworks.tv Costume Design @Yoshita1967

Nataal exclusive: Anil Padia launches Yoshita 1967 (@yoshita1967 ) at PFW with a sensorial journey through his Indo-Kenyan heritage. The debut collection, ‘Temple Road’, has been handmade by his team of artisans in Nairobi and invites us to dance into the highlands of central Kenya with a series of crochet looks embellished with delicate mirror and silver bell adornments. “The brand unifies the unheard voices of the women in my life and the censured stories in my lineage. It is a liberation of our collective karma. It is me coming home to myself,” Padia says. “Between the triangle of Nairobi, Mumbai/Delhi and Paris, Yoshita 1967 will continue to celebrate the interconnectedness of these cultures.” See the full story on Nataal.com Creative direction, expective production, styling Anil Padia (@anilpadia ) Direction Michael Mwangi Maina (@mbaalamwezi ) DOP Fred Odede (@capturedbyodede ) Production Iona McCreath (@iona_mccreath ), Rosa Luca Wakarindi (@lucarindii ) Casting Michael Mwangi Maina (@mbaalamwezi ), Iona McCreath Models Akidor Doye (@ms.akidor ), Yar Aguer (@yar.aguer ), Shallet Jill (@shallet_jill ), Nyariek Wiyual (@nyariek_wiyual2 ), Agnetta Asira (@aggie_asira ), Nyanpath (@eliza_yarito ), Georgina (@geo.wanjala ), Barbara Akinyi (@babi_akinyi ), Suzie Osue (@osue_suzy ) Hair & make-up Jamie Kimani (@jamiekimani ) Gaffering Gregory Kiwo (@kiwomaole ) Production design Mary Muko (@nitakach0 ), Brian Mathenge Production design assistance Henry Otwama, Mary Wangare, Victor Kiguta Styling assistance Dalton Odiyo (@odiiyo ) Styling interning Delight Mutiso (@delight.mutiso ) Make-up assistance Sally Shadeya (@sally_shadeya ) Hair assistance Liz Oriaro (@lizz_highstylist ) Assistant production David Kimani, Timothy Mathuva, Bryan Karanja, Tinashe Mwaniki Words Helen Jennings (@hellojennings ) #nataalmedia #yoshita1967 #kenya #anilpadia

Diaries of Q1 - kisses from Paris, Delhi & Nairobi

The score of @yoshita1967 ‘s first show in Cape Town is now available on all platforms! These two marches, composed for the two parts of the procession, incorporate the sounds of garments embroidered with little bells. « Two Walks - EP » OUT NOW

Extremely honoured and excited to share that Temple Road has been officially selected for the 32nd New York African Film Festival @africanfilmfest A film born of memory, ritual and community, now travelling to the Lincoln Center this May. May 13, 8:30 PM – Lincoln Center, New York 
Tickets via /festivals/new-york-african-film-festival/ Written & Directed by @anilpadia 
Co-Directed by @mbaalamwezi Starring @ms.akidor Executive Producers
@harrikama 
@anilpadia Producers
@iona_mccreath 
@lucarindii 
@sophie_ede 
@kitjennings DOP @capturedbyodede Production Design @nitakach0 Original Music @kitjennings Sound Design & Mix @alexanderwellsstudio Hair and Makeup @jamiekimani Movement Director @collinbrianoh Editor @kitjennings Colour
@nlsn 
@selectedworks.tv Costumes @yoshita1967 Styling @odiiyo Styling Assistant @delight.mutiso Gaffering @kiwomaole #TempleRoadFilm #NYAFF2025 #AfricanCinema #yoshita1967

Marrakech @154artfair A huge thank you to @nataalmedia @hellojennings @mariegtee for this incredible experience, for featuring our shoot mystic tides in the latest digital issue, and for the private screening of Temple road followed by a q&a with the amazing @sunnydolat . Lots of love to the nataal team @miriam_bouteba @eugeneekuban @asonihaus @yousslessness @rashakotaiche ❤️

Our WE, MAJI issue launches on Friday! Guest edited by Sunny Dolat, NATAAL celebrates the talents who are shaping the future of Kenyan creativity, alongside their global peers – spanning from Rio to Dublin. Tying these stories together is a meditation on Maji (water in Swahili). Mystic Tides, our first cover story, takes us to the beautiful shores of Lamu with Yoshita 1967 to explore the brand’s fluid interplay of gender and identity. Creative direction and styling Anil Padia (@anilpadia ) Photography Michael Mwangi Maina (@mbaalamwezi ) DOP and post production Fred Odede (@capturedbyodede ) Production Anil Padia, Iona Mccreath (@iona_mccreath ) Model Lucas Ogutu (@lucqo ) Fashion Yoshita 1967 (@yoshita1967 ) For NATAAL Creative direction Marie Gomis-Trezise (@mariegtee ) Editorial director Helen Jennings (@hellojeinnings ) SWANA editor Miriam Bouteba (@miriam_bouteba ) Guest editor Sunny Dolat (@sunnydolat ) Design director Eugene Ekuban (@eugeneekuban ) #wemaji #nataalmedia #kenya

We’re almost at €10k! 🎉 Thank you for all the support so far. Every donation helps us get closer to our Paris Fashion Week debut and first production. Each piece is handmade by artisans, preserving their craft and tradition. Let’s keep the momentum going—your support means the world! 💫 #Yoshita1967

✨ We’re Halfway Through! 10 Days Left! ✨ We’re at the midway point of our crowdfunding campaign, and while we still have a way to go in reaching our goal, the support so far has been incredible! 🙏 Our next collection, debuting this Paris Fashion Week, is 100% handmade, showcasing the artistry and dedication of our talented artisans. At Yoshita 1967, we focus on more than just the craft—our brand is built on protecting the hands and well-being of the artisans who create these garments. They are the true guardians of culture and tradition. With 10 days left to reach our crowdfunding goal, we still need your support to make it happen! Help us bring these handmade creations to life and continue our mission of protecting and uplifting artisans. Donate today and join us in celebrating craftsmanship and culture. [Link in bio] 💫 #SupportArtisans #HandmadeFashion #Crowdfunding #SustainableFashion #Yoshita1967 #ParisFashionWeek

Crowdfunding Update: We’re Well on Our Way! A huge thank you to everyone who has supported our Yoshita 1967 journey so far—your generosity has been incredible! We’re thrilled to be well on our way to reaching our goal. With the September 20th deadline approaching, we still need your help to cross the finish line. Every donation will help us launch at Paris Fashion Week, kickstart our first production, and complete our e-commerce website. How You Can Help: 1. Donate: Every contribution, big or small, brings us closer to our goal. 2. Share: Spread the word and help us reach more supporters! 3. Thank you again for all your incredible support! [Link in bio] #SupportLocalArtisans #Crowdfunding #ParisFashionWeek #SustainableFashion #Yoshita1967

This bad boi will be available on the website this June, the shirt too 👕. Some moments of joy from these past few months 1) Yours truly 2) Development from our studio 3) Sunday sourcing in eastleigh with @nitakach0 4) Heart throbs of Nairobi @iona_mccreath 5) Production meetings with Tecla 6) Some more studio development 7) Nairobi nights only with the baddest @lucarindii @mbaalamwezi @iona_mccreath 8) @haia.mawad with the amazing ladies from the studio, Catherine, Lilian and Mama Wangare on a studio day out to the Giraffe centre 9) Origami and sake 10) Model castings with the Day 1s @kanyali_i @beckyomodho

Fittings with @geo.wanjala in hand made strapless bra, mesh bell skirt and gloves. Website coming soon…