THE +254 STYLE DIARY.

  • Dates
    2020 - Ongoing
  • Author
  • Topics Editorial, Fashion, Contemporary Issues
  • Location Nairobi, Kenya

A 21 day collaborative fashion photography project showcasing contemporary Kenyan brands.

What happens when social distancing, lockdowns and stay home orders affect how we work and connect?

With the ongoing worldwide pandemic confining us mostly within our residential parameters, I begun to think of ways i could continue to co-create for my mental wellbeing while still complying with the safety directives.

Originally ideated as a one-off isolation inspired shoot with my roommate who is a fashion stylist, this series finally birthed on May 22nd 2020 as 21 day styling diary in which we showcase Kenyan brands while shooting from the confines of our apartment building.

I'll be sharing a set of images daily for the next three weeks.

PHOTOGRAPHY, ART+SET DESIGN : Barbara Minishi

FASHION STYLING & MODEL: Wambui Thimba

© BARBARA MINISHI - Image from the THE +254 STYLE DIARY. photography project
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Photography & Set Design: Barbara Minishi Fashion styling & model: Wambui Thimba Make Up: Wacuka Thimba Suit: Laviera Hat: BOGUK Jewelry: Zanta Adeyde

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Photography & Set Design: Barbara Minishi Fashion Styling & Model: Wambui Thimba Make Up: Wacuka Thimba Outfit: The Native Woman

© BARBARA MINISHI - Photography by Barbara Minishi.Fashion Styling and model: Wambui Thimba.MakeUp: Wacuka Thimba Lifestyle Brand: Zoezi Sport
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Photography by Barbara Minishi. Fashion Styling and model: Wambui Thimba. MakeUp: Wacuka Thimba Lifestyle Brand: Zoezi Sport

© BARBARA MINISHI - Photography & Set Design: Barbara MinishiFashion Styling & Model: Wambui ThimbaMake Up: Wacuka Thimbasuit: Ogake Mosomi
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Photography & Set Design: Barbara Minishi Fashion Styling & Model: Wambui Thimba Make Up: Wacuka Thimba suit: Ogake Mosomi

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Photography & Set Design : Barbara Minishi Fashion Styling and Model: Wambui Thimba Make Up: Wacuka Thimba Featured Brands: African Fabrics & Designs Kenya, Jewelry by Kipato Unbranded

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Photography & Set design: Barbara Minishi Fashion Styling & Model: Wambui Thimba MakeUp: Wacuka Thimba Brands: Tie Dye Pants by Kikoromeo, Red Blazer by Muyishime

© BARBARA MINISHI - Photography & Set Design: Barbara MinishiFashion Styling & Model: Wambui ThimbaMakeUp: Wacuka ThimbaBrand: Zoezi Sport
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Photography & Set Design: Barbara Minishi Fashion Styling & Model: Wambui Thimba MakeUp: Wacuka Thimba Brand: Zoezi Sport

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Photography & Set design : Barbara Minishi Fashion styling & Model: Wambui Thimba MakeUp: Wacuka Thimba Featured Brand: AfroStreet Kollections Painting: Barbara Minishi

© BARBARA MINISHI - Photography & Set design: Barbara MinishiStyling & Model: Wambui ThimbaMake up: Wacuka ThimbaJewelry: Adele Dejak
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Photography & Set design: Barbara Minishi Styling & Model: Wambui Thimba Make up: Wacuka Thimba Jewelry: Adele Dejak

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Photography & Set Design: Barbara Minishi Fashion Styling & Model: Wambui Thimba Make Up: Wacuka Thimba Dress + Kimono Wrap: Katungulu Mwendwa

© BARBARA MINISHI - Photography & Set Design: Barbara MinishiFashion Stylist & Model: Wambui ThimbaMakeUp: Wacuka ThimbaJewelry: Zanta Adeyde
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Photography & Set Design: Barbara Minishi Fashion Stylist & Model: Wambui Thimba MakeUp: Wacuka Thimba Jewelry: Zanta Adeyde

© BARBARA MINISHI - Photography & Set Design: Barbara MinishiFashion Styling & Model: Wambui ThimbaMake Up: Wacuka ThimbaDress: Muyishime
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Photography & Set Design: Barbara Minishi Fashion Styling & Model: Wambui Thimba Make Up: Wacuka Thimba Dress: Muyishime

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Photography & Set Design: Barbara Minishi Fashion Styling & Model: Wambui Thimba Make Up: Wacuka Thimba Top & Skirt: Sevaria Kenya

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Photography & Set Design: Barbara Minishi Fashion Styling & Model: Wambui Thimba Make Up: Wacuka Thimba Featured Brand: Zoezi Sport

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Photography & Set Design: Barbara Minishi Fashion Styling & Model: Wambui Thimba Make Up: Wacuka Thimba Body Piece Jewelry: Patricia Mbela

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Photography & Set Design: Barbara Minishi Fashion Styling and Model: Wambui Thimba MakeUp: Wacuka Thimba Featured Brand: TrendyB

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Photography & Set Design: Barbara Minishi Fashion Styling & Model: Wambui Thimba Make Up: Wacuka Thimba Dress+ Crown: Ogake Mosomi

© BARBARA MINISHI - Photography & Set Design: Barbara MinishiFashion Styling & Model: Wambui ThimbaMake Up: Wacuka ThimbaSuit: Deepa Dosaja
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Photography & Set Design: Barbara Minishi Fashion Styling & Model: Wambui Thimba Make Up: Wacuka Thimba Suit: Deepa Dosaja

© BARBARA MINISHI - Image from the THE +254 STYLE DIARY. photography project
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Photography & Set Design : Barbara Minishi Fashion Styling & Model: Wambui Thimba Make Up : Wacuka Thimba Featured Brand: Zanta Adeyde

© BARBARA MINISHI - Photography & Set Design: Barbara MinishiFashion Styling & Model: Wambui ThimbaMake Up: Wacuka ThimbaDress: AngelSmile
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Photography & Set Design: Barbara Minishi Fashion Styling & Model: Wambui Thimba Make Up: Wacuka Thimba Dress: AngelSmile

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