Ra by Rushina — Storytelling with Textiles & Tradition

FASHION RA BY RUSHINA — STORYTELLING WITH TEXTILES AND TRADITION  WRITTEN BY SOPHIE CARRELPHOTOGRAPHY BY ASHTON ALLERT & TALISA LANOE  Fusing modern edge with ancient energy, Ra by Rushina is inspired by the timeless power of the sun god Ra. A fashion label at its core, the brand creates clothing, hardware, and ceramics that honour […]

Annabel Onyango: Rooted in style, Guided by purpose.

When I met Annabel Onyango at Manzili House in Karen, it immediately felt like the right setting for her story. Manzili describes itself as a luxury boutique home away from home, and that’s exactly what it is — calm, elegant, and full of quiet character.

Swahili Chic — Carving a Future for Swahili Craftsmanship

Founded in 2015, the brand’s storytelling transcends elevated style and exceptional quality. By drawing inspiration from Kenya’s rich and diverse cultural heritage and from Roky’s own personal upbringing on the coast, their design and craftsmanship evoke a dialogue between past and present, resulting in timeless pieces built to stand the test of time. “Handmade items carry a lasting worth,” reflects Sonia. “They may take longer, but that’s how true craftsmanship endures, beyond automation.”

When Dreams Take Shape — The Ndoto Collection

When Dreams Take Shape—The Ndoto Collection  The story of three creative forces who turned craftsmanship, scent,and design into something truly poetic.  WRITTEN BY LUXURY LIFE KENYAPHOTOGRAPY BY ASHTON ALLERT It began with a phone call. One morning, the iconic Kitengela Hot Glass reached out to us after discovering themselves on the cover of our first LLK […]

ISSUE TWO

There was a time when Luxury Life Kenya existed only as a whisper, a vision I carried across cities and continents, unsure of how or where it would take shape. I imagined a magazine that would celebrate not just luxury, but the courage to dream, to build, to create, to reimagine.

As children, we dream with abandon. We see ourselves painting skies, opening cafés, designing worlds. But then life happens, and those wild, luminous dreams begin to fade.

Yet Kenya has a way of calling them back.

The Genesis of Patti Endo — Reflections on Inspiration, Art and, Life

When I met Annabel Onyango at Manzili House in Karen, it immediately felt like the right setting for her story. Manzili describes itself as a luxury boutique home away from home, and that’s exactly what it is — calm, elegant, and full of quiet character.