Introduction: From Yarn to Industry — Why Textile Skills Matter Today Every garment you wear began as an idea — but before it became fashion, it was fabric. Before it became fabric, it was textile. And before textile, it was …
Introduction: The Art That Turns Fabric into Luxury Before a garment becomes unforgettable, it gains detail. Before it becomes couture, it gains texture. Before it becomes art, it gains craftsmanship. That craftsmanship often comes from two timeless decorative techniques: beadwork …
Introduction: Fashion Has Gone Digital — Have You? The global fashion industry is rapidly evolving, and today’s designers no longer rely only on paper sketches and manual pattern drafting. Technology now plays a central role in modern fashion creation. From …
Introduction: Where Fashion Ideas Begin Every iconic fashion collection begins the same way — with a sketch. Before fabric is cut. Before models walk the runway. Before photographers capture the final look. There is always a designer with a pencil, …
Introduction: The Science Behind Every Fabric Before a garment reaches a runway, a boutique, or a customer’s wardrobe, it begins as fiber — raw, unprocessed, and full of potential. Through spinning, weaving, dyeing, finishing, and quality testing, that fiber transforms …
Introduction: The Skill Behind Every Great Shoe Every shoe tells a story. A designer imagines it. A technician drafts it. An artisan cuts it. A craftsperson assembles it. A specialist finishes it. Footwear is not just fashion — it is …
Introduction: The Industry Hidden in Plain Sight Every day you see leather products — shoes, belts, handbags, wallets, jackets, furniture, car interiors. What most people never see is the skilled technical process behind them. Leather does not begin as a …
Introduction: The Craft Behind Every Leather Masterpiece Before a leather jacket becomes a fashion statement… Before a handbag becomes a luxury accessory… Before a pair of shoes becomes a global export… Someone must transform raw hide into a finished product. …
Introduction: Where Skill Meets Opportunity Fashion is more than clothing. It is identity, culture, communication, and business. In Kenya’s rapidly growing creative economy, practical fashion skills are no longer optional for aspiring designers — they are essential. Many successful designers …
The Day a Dream Almost Disappeared A young designer sketches her first collection. Her vision is bold. Her ideas are fresh. Her future looks promising. Then someone asks her a simple question: “Is your college accredited?” She pauses. Because in …