About this episode
In this 4th and final episode of the Creative Podcast Series, we talked about creating in the midst of a crisis and the different kinds of constraints imposed on fashion designers. We wanted to highlight some of the different challenges faced by fashion creatives in this pandemic from disruption of supply chains, changing consumer habits, to the impact of COVID on their creativity. We also sought to understand from our speakers how covid forced them to think outside the box, the economic hurdles they faced, and some of the lessons they picked up along the way that others can learn from.
The speakers included Collins Karanja, Founder and Creative Director at TUG (The Urban Gents Ltd), a brand that is centered on inclusivity, diversity, and creativity. Neema Nkatha: Founder, Ohana Swimwear a swimwear line that celebrates African heritage through the combination of bold colors, prints and latest fabrics. And Kawira Mirero: Founder &; Creative Director of Mambo Pambo Design Studio, a womenswear brand producing both Right To Wear and Made To Measure Fashion.
The conversation was moderated by Ogake Mosomi founder and creative director of Ogake Bridal.
This episode is brought to you by British Council East Africa, under the creative DNA program, which is a 12-month incubator implemented by Metta and the UK partner fashion scout. The program supported 11 fashion businesses through trainings, coaching, a fashion film feature, and seed grants in a bid to play a part in boosting the growth of the sustainable creative industry in the face of covid.
