Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=YnkAwkV2Lbd Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter From trash to trend: Nairobi Fashion Week goes fully upcycled | DW News [pVcuFyGR0ZW] Health Updated on August 12, 2026 EDT — Published on August 12, 2026 EDT From trash to trend — at Nairobi Fashion Week, designers turn old threads into high fashion, proving sustainability can be runway‑ready and proudly African. “Mitumba,” or second‑hand clothing, is hugely popular in Kenya, and it took center stage at this year’s event. With the theme “Decarbonize,” the showcase put the spotlight on slow fashion, conscious production, and upcycling. Kenya’s leading designers unveiled standout pieces created entirely from used materials. For more news go to: Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: ►TikTok: ►Facebook: ►Twitter: Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: Subscribe: #africa #nairobi #fashion tLcpkSaLJ1l g6VfwJuZc7r Fz45ao8tga2 hC2fyKPMY2s 8cydVHrMlQU KWVHXlHcWKk UkraHnxEX62 MoEmLaNN90j
From trash to trend — at Nairobi Fashion Week, designers turn old threads into high fashion, proving sustainability can be runway‑ready and proudly African. “Mitumba,” or second‑hand clothing, is hugely popular in Kenya, and it took center stage at this year’s event. With the theme “Decarbonize,” the showcase put the spotlight on slow fashion, conscious production, and upcycling. Kenya’s leading designers unveiled standout pieces created entirely from used materials. For more news go to: Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: ►TikTok: ►Facebook: ►Twitter: Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: Subscribe: #africa #nairobi #fashion tLcpkSaLJ1l g6VfwJuZc7r Fz45ao8tga2 hC2fyKPMY2s 8cydVHrMlQU KWVHXlHcWKk UkraHnxEX62 MoEmLaNN90j