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Five things I wish I knew when going into fashion design

NAIROBI, KENYA: Nkatha Karauri, 37, had always been interested in fashion design. Even as she undertook her undergraduate studies in statistics and research, she made time to sketch.

After graduating from university, she decided to indulge her creative side and worked at the fashion house, Dawn of Creation, where she honed her skills in embroidery and handwork.

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