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Experimental Artist @makasistudio_

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The print has a mind of its own.

It crawls across the body, breaks up the silhouette and makes the figure feel almost unfamiliar.
Not quite camouflage. Not quite costume. Just a floral illusion.
Concept & Design @vart.ke
Shot by @__ochola__
Muse @delliapatience_
Location @kreators.afrika by @vart.ke

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THE ILLUSIONIST.
For Denim Gala, Paul stepped into a character living with tremors, using movement and performance to draw attention to the people and struggles we often overlook.

A runway built to make you look twice. by @vart.ke

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2 months ago

BLEACHING SAMPLES W @vart.ke by @vart.ke

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3 months ago

Every jersey carries a voice before it carries a number.

We spent the day listening, sketching, refining, and watching ideas take shape alongside an incredible group of students.

We Appreciate @its.blueprint X @kasiflavour10 for trusting us to be part of the journey, with support from @spotifygreasytunes
#greasytunes #itsblueprint #kasiflavor #makasi by @vart.ke

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3 months ago

Denim Gala, as it unfolded.
A room full of ideas stitched into silhouettes, sound, movement, and community.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, wore Makasi, walked with us, and believed in what we’re building.

See you in the next chapter.

Shot & Edited by @zealosh
MUA: @rorious_creative
Models Featured:
@el_.s.ie
@hoppie._
@brandon.koech_
@muthoka_elvis
@jaqueciara
@aipah.02
@_gathigia_g
@stenyo_o
@htp._annoh
@aman._asf
@_khabukwi_
@delliapatience_ by @vart.ke

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3 months ago

Every illusion begins with something real.

The Illusionist challenged familiar forms at Denim Gala, turning denim into an exercise in perception.

This is another page from the archive.

Something new is already taking shape. by @vart.ke

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3 months ago

DENIM GALA

The doors are opening.
The ticket window is closing.

4 hours left to join us. by @vart.ke

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4 months ago

The Illusionist

The closer you look,
the less certain you become.

The final reveal.

Credits
Concept & Design: @vart.ke  Photography: @kiguta_francis  Styling: @_kryysten
Assistant Stylist : @jules.makena  Makeup: @_thatglo  Models: @hoppie._  Production: @makasistudio_
Support : @mokaya__ @__ochola__ @sonofabuffalo
Saturday | Denim Gala
🎟️ Secure your place. Link in Bio

The Illusionist

There is always another way to see it.
Credits
Concept & Design: @vart.ke  Photography: @kiguta_francis  Styling: @_kryysten
Assistant Stylist : @jules.makena  Makeup: @_thatglo  Models: @hoppie._  Production: @makasistudio_
Support : @mokaya__ @__ochola__ @sonofabuffalo

Saturday | Denim Gala
🎟️ Join us for the final reveal. Link in Bio

The Illusionist

The closer you look,
the less certain you become.

Credits
Concept & Design: @vart.ke  Photography: @kiguta_francis  Styling: @_kryysten
Assistant Stylist : @jules.makena  Makeup: @_thatglo  Models: @hoppie._  Production: @makasistudio_
Support : @mokaya__ @__ochola__ @sonofabuffalo

Saturday | Denim Gala
🎟️ Secure your place. Link in Bio

The Illusionist

What is seen.
What is suggested.
What remains hidden.

Credits
Concept & Design: @vart.ke  Photography: @kiguta_francis  Styling: @_kryysten
Assistant Stylist : @jules.makena  Makeup: @_thatglo  Models: @hoppie._  Production: @makasistudio_
Support : @mokaya__ @__ochola__ @sonofabuffalo

Saturday | Denim Gala
🎟️ Tickets available now. Link in Bio

The Illusionist

Nothing stays still for long.

A change in light.
A shift in perspective.
A different story entirely.

Credits
Concept & Design: @vart.ke  Photography: @kiguta_francis  Styling: @_kryysten
Assistant Stylist : @jules.makena  Makeup: @_thatglo  Models: @hoppie._  Production: @makasistudio_
Support : @mokaya__ @__ochola__ @sonofabuffalo

Saturday | Denim Gala
🎟️ Tickets available now. Link in Bio

The Illusionist

Some things reveal themselves.
Some things conceal.

The rest lives somewhere in between.

Credits
Concept & Design: @vart.ke  Photography: @kiguta_francis  Styling: @_kryysten
Assistant Stylist : @jules.makena  Makeup: @_thatglo  Models: @hoppie._  Production: @makasistudio_
Sup by @vart.ke

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4 months ago

Ywaya Tajiri Blankets and wine Fit X @makasistudio_

📷 @tedd.creates by @vart.ke

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4 months ago

Behind every collection is a designer, a sewing machine, a late night, and a vision.

As our designers prepare their collections for the Denim Gala, we’re celebrating the hands, minds, and stories shaping the future of Kenyan fashion.

This is bigger than a runway. It’s a community.

Join us. Support the designers. Show up for the culture. 💙👖
Shot by @ratemo17

#DenimGala #MakasiStudio by @vart.ke

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4 months ago

THE MILLENNIUM BUG 🪲👖

A Y2K-inspired exploration of denim, youth culture, and community.

Shot in Old Ngara Estate, December 2024.

As we gear up for the Denim Gala, we’re celebrating the ideas and collaborations that continue to shape the journey.

#DenimGala #TheMillenniumBug #Makasi
Shot by : @__ochola__
Muse: @_wangare.marie @crystalmaswai @quincy.jm @sheabutterbaby_.__ @delightmustiso @made_.in_tokyo
Concept & Designs by @mokaya__ @sonofabuffalo @vart.ke
Styling: @delightmutiso & @vart.ke
Accessories: @made_.in_tokyo by @vart.ke

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4 months ago

Not just fashion. Not just art.
An exhibition stitched somewhere between both.
DENIM GALA
27.06.2026
Grab your tickets from the link in bio. by @vart.ke

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