Nakuru vintage colour festival: Taking it back one outfit at a time!
Children category models walking down the runway during the Nakuru Vintage Colour Festival on 8th February, 2025.
As I awaited the Nakuru Vintage Colour Festival, groups of people arrived. Children accompanied by adults wore makeup in preparation for the runway.
The atmosphere buzzed with nostalgia and excitement as attendees showcased carefully curated outfits from past eras.
Women donned tea dresses, hipster styles, and cat-eye sunglasses, while men, for the most part, put in little to no effort.
The audience turnout was lower than expected. One tent filled up, while others remained empty, with stacks of unoccupied seats.
Despite starting two hours later than the time indicated on the posters, the event quickly came to life with throwback music.
Attendees dancing during the Nakuru Vintage Colour Festival on 8th February, 2025
The MC kept the energy high, reminding attendees of cherished nostalgic moments. Groups laughed, exchanged compliments, and reminisced.
Some festival-goers were there for the dancing, eagerly stepping forward when called to show off their best moves. Others checked out fashion pieces from vendors set up at the entrance.
As anticipation built for the runway walk, guests watched as models showcased designs from Nakuru’s designers, causing cheers from the crowd, especially when children took to the runway.
The show concluded with a dinner wear showcase.
As the sun set, Tonny Githanga serenaded the audience with a soothing piano performance, followed by an upbeat DJ mix. Even as darkness fell, many remained seated, reluctant to leave.
The Nakuru Vintage Colour Festival, was the first edition aimed to support Nakuru designers while reviving vintage fashion for younger generations.
Moving forward, it will be held every two months.