Habibi Magazine

Kenya's fashion industry has grown exponentially, with the t-shirt business playing a significant role. Locally, the demand for affordable and stylish t-shirts has surged, driven by a young, fashion-conscious population.

Self-confidence is what every woman desires. It is a positive attitude about your skills and abilities. If you are confident you give the strong impression that you know what you represent. However, being confident does not mean not having any weaknesses.

The Hera Collection by Habibi London is a tribute to the essence of feminine strength, beauty, and grace. Inspired by Hera, the revered Greek goddess, this collection embodies the power, elegance, and allure of womanhood. As the goddess of marriage, women, and family, Hera was a symbol of femininity, confidence, and divine presence—values that are deeply woven into every piece of this collection.

The Bold Collection is for those who value staple garments that transcend fleeting trends. In today’s fast-paced fashion landscape, having classic pieces in your wardrobe creates the foundation for a capsule wardrobe—a collection of versatile, high-quality items that work together to create countless outfit combinations. 

Met Gala is back in the calendar on the first Monday of May. Last year the Gala took place in September following cancellation but previously this event has always been happening in May. For those who have not heard about the Met Gala it is an exclusive event to fundraise money for Metropolitan Costume Institute. Met Gala collects impressive sums of money every year. Last year the Gala raised a whooping 16 million dollars. 

This particular shoot was inspired by a natural change of seasons and earthy colors. Changes in seasons is how mother earth transforms its face. 'makes me think of changes in mood' - she said.. 'One day you might feel sad and down but no matter how hopeless you feel the mood as the season naturally changes'. Therefore, as Comfort told us, the change of seasons is something good, it is a gift from earth.

What is the trend? A trend is what is popular at a certain point in time. In fashion, trends change over the years and some last longer than others. Some trends last a season and some are constantly evolving throughout the years. But where do the trends come from? In our series of articles ‘Fashion Trends’ we will show some examples of trends that survived the years and reasons that have contributed to their lasting presence.

What makes a good handbag? Handbags vary in design, utility, durability and detailing. There were a number of handbags that became trendy and some became truly iconic. One of the very well-known handbags is Lady Dior.

Jacquard is an expensive, beautiful and quite unique type of fabric. It has fascinating history that starts in 19th Century and interesting possibilities in the future. So, what is jacquard? It is a type of cloth featuring pattern woven into the warp rather than printed on the surface. That means it is more expensive that some other types of fabrics where designs are printed using ink. Jacquard is mostly woven but there are also knitted options.

In the expectations to see most spectacular gowns of the Met Gala 2021 I have been reminiscing of the past events. Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute event always brings wonderful gowns designed by the most significant designers and fashion houses in the industry such as Balmain, Balenciaga, Chanel and others. As I was going through the pictures there was one gown that caught my attention.

Cosy deep front pouch Kangaroo pocket heavy fabric hoodies designed by Jbeejura. They are draw cord-adjustable crossover hood ribbed cuffs and hem, regular fit not tight and not loose, a comforting piece of Kenya, giving you a feel of home away from home.

Hoodies are durable and can last for a long time, but they need to be cleaned well for this to happen. Whether you use a washer and dryer or clean the clothing by hand, taking proper care of your hoodie will keep it soft and comfy for a longtime