NAIROBI, June 20 (Xinhua) -- The fusion of Chinese and African fashion came into the spotlight on Friday when students from Moi University in southern Kenya staged a catwalk during the second edition of the East Africa (Kenya) Fashion Life Show 2025, held in the capital, Nairobi.
Models participating in the fashion show wore elegant attire that blended Chinese and African fabrics, patterns, designs, and colors, demonstrating cross-cultural ties between the two sides.
Liz Nyakiongora, a part-time model and communications major at Moi University, said she felt honored to participate in the catwalk and demonstrate both Chinese and African fashion.
"What we wanted to bring out in this fashion show is the solidarity and prosperity in China-Kenya relations. As an African model, being able to showcase this fusion of fashion from both sides was a great moment. We took the prints from Kenya and China and came up with these final products," Nyakiongora said.
Cavince Otieno Ochieng, an arts major at Moi University, said the event emphasized inclusivity, cross-cultural understanding and harmony through the blending of African and Chinese prints.
"As a young Kenyan, I look forward to more inclusivity in fashion and having people from different countries come together to form a common thread that unites us," Ochieng said.
While acknowledging his appreciation of Chinese fashion, Ochieng said it embodies positive virtues of humanity, including unity, talent, beauty, and a vibrant aura.
Biutha Mosomi, dean of students at Moi University's Nairobi Campus, said the fashion show helped spotlight the richness, authenticity, and beauty of African and Chinese fabrics.
He stressed that blending Chinese and African fashion will help strengthen bonds of friendship and understanding, in addition to opening up revenue streams for young local designers. ■