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Huddah: I accentuate my best features while I hide my worse ones — so I go sexy, but not slutty. |
Fashion and style is a major component in celebrities’ daily life. Silvia Njoki samples six of the best styled local stars
Huddah: Model and socialite
On own style
I’m a bit on the curvy side. I accentuate my best features while I hide my worse ones — so I go sexy, but not slutty.
On style influences
Fashion magazines, trends, runway shows and personal style mantra influence my style.
On fashion
I love my body and like dressing it. The classier I look, the more confident I get. Fashion brings multiple choices for one to do that.
On style evolution
Not much has changed in my style. Initially I was a Tomboy and now I dress like a lady. At times, I still do my tomboy look.
On wardrobe staples
I love animal prints so much that I’d wear them any day, anytime and anywhere. I wouldn’t wear a knee length dress with knee length boots either.
On someone’s style I adore
Fashion stylist Ashley Madekwe. Her style is just out of this world.
Nariki Janet: Actress
On own dress influence
My day-to-day schedule informs my dress.
On own style
My everyday wear is pivoted on comfort first.
When I’m attending red carpet events, Achie Otigo is my designer. She designs for me gowns and cocktail dresses that ensure I look classy.
On fashion
I’m very particular with colours, fit and structure, which explains why I might not necessarily wear what is trending.
On favourite designers or brands
Achie Otigo, Johari, Uhuru Clothing, Chanel, Chloe and Dior.
On wardrobe staples
My red Chloe bag, white vests and African jewellery are the main things I would rock over and over — with anything.
On someone’s personal style I adore
Victoria Beckham.
Malonza Chege: TV host
On own dress influence
The occasion. Different occasions call for different dress codes.
On own style
My style is called the perfect gentleman. I try to be sleek, simple but stylish.
On fashion
Fashion is very important. For me looking good boosts my esteem.
On own fashion evolution
Over the years, my style has evolved. I moved from baggy jeans and T-shirts to flared jeans.
Willis Chimano: Singer
On own fashion influence
I like trying out new stuff. Fashion never runs out. With my music career, I have to maintain a good image.
On fashion
Fashion is about how I make people see the kind of person I am. I love going through magazines to see what is on.
On designers
Karl Lagerfield works for me. He is cool. Locally, that should be Kaveke, Patricia Mbela and Ogake. Besides, Etro the brand just does it for me.
On fashion evolution
My style has evolved a lot. My band will tell you I was once a train wreck. Ian Mugoya: Actor, TV host
On choice of dress
My dressing is influenced by the day of the week, occasion, weather and intentions.
On fashion
Fashion makes the world go round. It’s the image we want others to perceive about us.
On best designers
Kenyan Stylista is the best according to me.
On wardrobe staples
I wear just about anything but I’d never wear cargo pants and the cologne One Million.
On celebs’ fashion sense I like
Fonzworth Bentley and Kanye West.
