I came, I saw...NOW I CONTINUE

Thanking the audience for their support at the presentation of the Chenesai capsule collection

On the runway of our Capsule collection challenge that we had just about 1 week to design and manufacture under the FASHION PRODUCT LAB (FPL) hosted by Metta Nairobi. This brought the FPL to a banging end. It’s been extremely eventful and I am sufficiently paralysed with exhaustion. I truly came, saw - and as I continue allow me to share some of the memories of this journey through pictures. I will treasure the experience in Kenya as I go on in my quest to build Chenesai Brand into an empire. Looking back, I’m grateful for the amazing facilitators who took us through the program!!!!

FPL '17 pictured at Anyango's atelier. She is a Kenyan Designer who has been featured in Vogue magazine.

Pictured with Connie who is one of Kenya’s top stylists

Pictured with Wandia Guchiri who is the managing director of Vivo Active Wear

Pictured with Diana Opoti who is a Fashion communications and strategist and owner of Designing Africa Collective

Pictured with Marta Krajnik founder of Kipato Unbranded. Kipato is a social enterprise aimed at promoting local creatives.

Pictured with Caroline Odera the Managing director at Couture Africa Magazine

Pictured with Noni Muchiri the Content Creator for Zumi Magazine

Pictured with Victor Murithi of Julikana Agency

My Kenyan Fashion family is amazing just amazing! Pure goodness, filled with tolerance and kindness beyond your imagination! We created a foundation for lasting friendships! I am sincerely humbled and emotional at their graciousness.

The Metta Nairobi team that made Fashion Product Lab happen

The Fashion Product Lab '17 class pictured at Radisson Blu.

Catching up with Nova after over 10 years. Still as sweet as I remembered -- thank you for the love (never mind the tired eyes it was always long days in NAIROBI)

Brenda and Maruza for always being amazing. For waving that Zim flag at my fashion show!! You guys --- I love you

Getting to meet the latest edition to the Chikwanha family ...our precious baby girl Mia

Always saving the bestest for last, I could never have done it without Thembi and Kudzai my host! My sister, Thembi has a heart of gold!! To put up with me and go out of her way to make me feel at home for over 2 months - forcing me out of nothing but love to eat!!! Introducing me to Karura Forest and to the Stanchart Marathon!! Encouraging me along the way ...I type this with tears in my eyes --- Kudzai is blessed beyond measure.

Mama Danai and Mama Kundai random selfie moments

Love lives here...FAM BAM!!

There is so much more I want to add to this blog post but I must dash to shower and head to the airport--- bitter sweet moments !!! I came, I saw ....NOW I CONTINUE