The Creative DNA 2.0 programme will offer business incubation support to 20 Kenya-based early-stage fashion and accessory enterprises. The programme was created to provide business skill development, strengthen networks in Kenya and in the UK and offer action-based learning through digital coaching sessions, co-created online campaigns, and market opportunities.
This programme builds on the success of 2020’s Creative DNA 1.0 programme where 11 fashion designers successfully completed the business incubator, participated in the digital campaign ‘Wauzine’ and a month-long pop-up shop at the Village Market.
After a thorough judging process, the Creative DNA 2.0 Cohort has been selected based on the strength of their business models; design, creativity and quality; opportunity for growth and business potential. The cohort comprises early-stage fashion and accessory enterprises and will participate in a 6 – week long Business incubator; photoshoot and a pop-up shop.
They are: 1V1 Garments; BOGUK; Tiger Tail Twister; Iliki Resort Wear; Mariam Couture; Luxaltra; Nairobi Apparel District; Vazi Maridadi; Muni Designs ; Peni Mbili; TUG; Wangari Mathenge ; At Odds ; Olisa Kenya ; SIANNA ; DIRO ; Nikech Amor ; Kolakisa ; Oqkra and Bour ; Metamorphisized
British Council Kenya Arts programme supports the creation of new art and fosters partnerships between the creative sectors of the UK and East Africa. This project is committed to working with creatives and their communities to promote innovation and creativity, whilst promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. The participants of these programmes become integral parts of the creative economies and networks in Kenya.
