When Fashion Meets Film: Chico Leco Presents Moon Flower By Wambui Mukenyi

Attention fashionistas, heard of Wambui Mukenyi? This lady eats, drinks, sleeps fashion and is a force to reckon with in those lanes. Read on.

I shared with you another video a while back, watch that here. Well in yet another film by Chico Leco, they showcase her collection in a very witty way. The model used is very sexy, and does justice to every outfit. The music is very apt so just watch, and get to shopping ladies! The music is  by Sam Colin, the film directed by Dan Muchina, make up by Bellesa Africa. Knicco the model, is signed to Strut It Afrika. Chico Leco is a program of The NEST. Chico Leco Presents eight stunning collections showcased by conceptual videos. These various videos are directed by three video artists namely Dan Muchina, Just A Band’s Jim Chuchu and Mbithi Masya.

The video says, “The Wambui Mukenyi label is a statement of style in contemporary living where refinement meets the dynamic needs of any wardrobe. Chico Leco presents Wambui’s Fall/Winter 2013 collection – Moon Flower – the result of the designer’s dedicated venture into evening gowns. Inspired by dusk blossoms, the dresses are both playfully shocking and saucily demure.

The press release states, “The Wambui Mukenyi label is a statement of style in contemporary living where refinement meets the dynamic needs of any wardrobe. From custom made garments, she branched out into ethnic-inspired wedding gowns and edgyprêt-a-porter pieces. The demand for her label has soared since then and been featured in several fashion magazines.

Moon Flower is the result of the designer’s dedicated venture into evening gowns. Inspired by dusk blossoms, the dresses are both playfully shocking and saucily demure. Featuring fabrics in sunset hues – opulent oranges, popping purples and bodacious blues, the garments drop to the floor while featuring nostalgic cut- outs. Tales of fantasy Arabian nights are told in embroidered panels resplendent with sparkling sequins and scintillating crystals. These speak of tempered seduction, accessorizing the garments with playful portions of skin, alluringly and elegantly. These are reworked classics with timeless appeal. This collection celebrates the unwavering commitment to feminine audacity heedless of restraints imposed by convention.”

From her website, this is what I got. “Founded in 2009 the Wambui Mukenyi label is the brainchild of a self taught designer, a true artist and a visionary.
Every collection shows the designer’s love for luxurious fabric, whilst at the same time instilling her African heritage to produce timeless feminine and effortlessly stylish pieces.

Beginning from custom made pieces for her clients in 2009 Wambui Mukenyi branched out into making African wedding gowns and ready to wear cloths full of creativity and style.The demand for her label has been soaring from then on been featured in Fashion Magazines in Kenya. Without a question The WM Label is a statement of fashion in contemporary life where elegance must meet the everyday needs and brings life to any wardrobe.” Watch the video below.

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