Let’s talk about fashion that makes a statement — and actually means something.
In a world where luxury often comes with a side of guilt, Vivienne Westwood just gave us something to scream about (in a good way). The British fashion house is rolling out its newest City Totes collection, and guess what? They’re handmade in Kenya.
Yes, you heard that right. Not Paris. Not Milan. Not some anonymous factory in the middle of nowhere.
Kenya is the fashion destination now.
From Nairobi to New York — But Make It Couture
This isn't your basic tote bag.
Each one is inspired by a different city — think British roses layered over tartan for London, heart prints and handwritten slogans for Paris, and bold freedom-of-expression graphics for New York.
But what makes these bags truly special isn’t just the design. It’s the story behind the stitch.
Every piece is part of Vivienne Westwood’s ongoing ‘Made in Kenya’ collaboration with Artisan Fashion and the Ethical Fashion Initiative (EFI). That means real jobs, real skills, and real Kenyan hands creating fashion that’s walking straight into high-end boutiques across the globe.
A Pigment Revolution (Because Even Ink Can Be Sustainable)
Let’s take a minute to geek out over this next part.
The prints on these bags? They’re screen printed by hand — because that’s the only method currently available in Kenya. But the ink? It’s not your average dye.
They’re using powder pigments made from recycled textiles — we’re talking pre- and post-consumer fashion waste, turned into a fine powder and reborn as rich, gorgeous pigment.
That’s innovation with style. That’s upcycling done right. And that’s Kenya, once again, proving it can do more than just meet international standards — it can redefine them.
So… Why Should Kenyan Fashion Lovers Care?
Because this is our win too.
Kenya has long been underestimated in the fashion game. We’ve been boxed into kitenge clichés and overlooked by the global fashion media unless it’s “tribal” or “inspired.”
But Vivienne Westwood just said what we’ve been screaming for years: Kenya has the talent. Kenya has the artisans. Kenya is luxury.
These totes are showing up in flagship boutiques worldwide — New York, Paris, Shanghai — with a bold “Made in Kenya” tag stitched right into the seams.
That’s iconic. That’s disruptive. That’s deliciously Kenyan.
Fashion With Heart (And the Vivienne Westwood Orb to Prove It)
Each tote also features Vivienne’s signature orb — the symbol of taking tradition into the future. And isn’t that exactly what Kenyan fashion is doing?
Mixing heritage techniques with fresh, modern designs. Turning waste into art. Making bold, wearable statements that are rooted in identity and impact.
It’s not just a bag. It’s a movement.
Final Word?
If you’re a fashion lover in Kenya, this isn’t just a cool collab. This is proof that we belong in the global fashion conversation — not as followers, but as trendsetters, producers, and visionaries.
So thes totes dropped globallly on the Spring of 2025.
We made that.
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