The Balancing Act

Wednesday, 13 October 2010

ISM Africanism - The Future of Fashion

We will be exhibiting our new collection at ISM's Africanism - The Future of Fashion

It takes place at:

@ The Rag Factory
16-18 Heneage Street (off Brick Lane)
London E1
Saturday, 30/10/10
Live Performances: 8-9pm

Doors open from 6pm
Show 1: Evening Fashion Show
7-9pm
Advance £5 - on the door £7

Or

Show 2: Night Fashion Show
8-10pm
Advance £10 - on the door £12
One ticket allows entry to one fashion show and the mid event performances.

Both shows feature the same Designers and collection.

For more information please contact Info@tfofevent.com or check here

See you there.

Monday, 11 October 2010

The First Lady - Christmas Fayre - Line up

And there you have it. The 1st First Lady Christmas Fayre! A day to shop, learn, network, listen to great music and have a drink while supporting good causes.

It will also be the launch of Kenema & Co's second collection!

Start your Christmas shopping with us x

Sunday, 10 October 2010

Media love volume 4...

Mister Giles, the man behind some very cool art will be exhibiting at The First Lady Christmas Fayre and has given the event some love on his blog. Please check out his pieces on his website and come and purchase a piece or two at the event!

Watch us grow

It really feels like Kenema & Co is growing up! Part of that growth is that we are getting a website! My home girl Danielle, CEO of DAT TAG recommended a really cool web designer to create our website. He got on it immediately and I am already impressed! Watch this space!

I want to say a quick thank you to Danielle as she has been very supportive and I must say that I have been really impressed by her business ethics. Actually I am really in awe of all the people I have connected with on my Kenema journey they have been positive, insightful, warm, genuine and just lovely well rounded people.

Anyway the website is being created by Matteo Scaglione of Best you've never had. If you need a website designed contact him here.

The "Zia" collection coming soon

Hey all just dropping you a line to let you know that on Friday 15th October all planes lead to Sierra Leone for the creation of Kenema & Co's second collection, The "Zia" collection. Zia is a person who is very close to the heart of Kenema & Co and has been a huge inspiration/ motivation for the brand. Zia means splendour and light. With this collection we hope to bring some splendid light to a dull winter wardrobe.

We also aim to challenge the perception that African fabrics are for the warmer months/ climates. Within this collection there will be party pieces, street wear AND some pieces for men (you asked so we are supplying it) and some pieces for the little people! Stay tuned for preview pics and information!

In addition to this the money we have raised to sponsor two girls thorough a year of secondary school will be delivered! I think I am as excited about this as I am the new collection.

Media love volume 3...

I give The Cool Crew Blog 10/10 for their support of the UK creative movement. They shine positive light on all things creatively positive in the UK. Kenema & Co certainly appreciate the support! Here is some coverage on our forthcoming event.

Media love volume 2...

My darlings @Fly Prints have given our next event (The First Lady 28/11/10) some coverage check it out and check them out. I love these dudes as they are very supportive, positive, forward thinking and great screen printers! If you have any print jobs please check them out!

Some media love...

This morning I stumbled across a little media love from The Nublack website. Read the post here. Do take the time to read I am The Nublack's website. Thank you Gabi

Thursday, 23 September 2010

Kenema gets the FlyPrints treatment

We love the FlyPrints crew check out their interview with us here.

Sunday, 19 September 2010

The First Lady - Christmas Fayre

Hello lovely people, we have teamed up with Inspirational YOU to bring you, 'The First Lady" Christmas Fayre. I know November seems far away but at the rate time is flying it will be upon us soon. The First Lady is a female focussed shopping event for women that like to be a little different.

We will be selling items from our new collection alongside:
Kayobi clothing - Afrocentric street wear
Shea butter cottage - Natural harsh chemical free hair and skincare products for all
Dat Tag - Urban street wear
GP UK - Jewellery
Mister Giles - Art
Puckoo Couture - All things spandex
Swanz Fly - Street wear for women
Embellished Attire - Customised clothing
RJL Designs - Accessories
Auntie's Closet -Vintage apparel including designer brands
Purple Turtle Beads - Handmade beaded accessories
Weave Good Hair - Luxury hair extensions
SDG East London - Clothing
Be Rare Jewellery - Hand made jewellery
more to be confirmed.

Get your nails 'did' by:
Nails by Ama and NailsByMei. Nail services include Minx, Gelish, Hand painted nail art...

Listen to music from:
Sherry Davis, Samantha Heard, Obenewa, Caroline Jay, Aruba Red, Sarah Farrell and DJ Kengo Oshima.

We have guest speakers and a whole lot more. Treat yourself and your loved ones to something a little alternative this Christmas with gifts from The First Lady Christmas Fayre.

Make sure you bring a shopping budget!

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