Upcycling has shaped Nairobi Fashion Week, as designers transformed secondhand textiles from markets like Gikomba into modern collections to highlight the environmental impact of the fashion industry. Kenya imports large amounts of used clothing, much of which ends up as waste. Activists are calling for an end to textile dumping from the Global North — and for more sustainable solutions in fashion. Correction, February 5, 2026: This video incorrectly identifies Brian Kihindas as founder of