POISA

POISA is a Kenyan fashion label (*Poisa is word from the Taita language from Kenya. It means "To Make" or "To craft") POISA'S design team is headed by renowned Kenyan designer Patricia Mbela, East African Designer of the Year 2011 ~ Swahili Fashion &...

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How perfect for November's chills - Day 63 Diana Opoti's 100 Days of African Fashion 100 Days of African Fashion. Did you know that Kenya's designer Patricia Mbela of Poisahas a range of knitwear? ‪#‎MadeInKenya‬‪#‎AfricanOriginal‬ We think Aliviza Lynne is absolutely stunning in this hooded cape poncho knit.

Photographed by Nick Klaus Styling Brian Babu Creative direction (on location) Hawii Wanjohi Halben Makeup by Steve Koby My hair by Zawadi Muia Sourcing coordinator Terry Jonyo On location ‪#‎RougeDeck‬ DusitD2 Nairobi

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BUSANI COLLECTION POISA SS16 (Part 2) Designer:- Patricia Mbela (Kenya) Photography by Khalifa Louie (Cool Pixx Studios Kenya). Model:- Laura Mbatha Models by Mochez Agency (Kenya)(Modelstunacheza)Dorothy Oliech Hair & Makeup by Marlyn Amwayi (IG: @makeupbymarlyn) Shoes by InStyle (Westlands-Nairobi)

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Bustani By POISA (Kenya)

BUSTANI COLLECTION POISA SS16 (Part 1) Fashion and Jewellery Designer:- Patricia Mbela (Kenya) Photography by Kev Mafumbo (MVP Studios). Models:- Laura Mbath...

BUSTANI COLLECTION POISA SS16 (Part 1)

Fashion and Jewellery Designer:- Patricia Mbela (Kenya) Photography by Kev Mafumbo (MVP Studios). Models:- Laura Mbatha and Margaret Gatere Models by Mochez Agency (Kenya)(Modelstunacheza) Dorothy Oliech Makeup by Marlyn Amwayi Hair by BABU

Assistants‪:- Frank Okothi (Poisa) Ruth Mwanyika (Poisa) Lorrien Akinyi (Mochez) Stephanie Wanjiku

MUSIC:- Tata Kimbangu, Symphonie No.1 By H. MAYIMBI & J. BALONGI (DRC)

(Keep posted for Part 2 very soon!!!)

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“Don’t wait for someone to bring you flowers. Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul”-  Mario Quintana

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BUSTANI COLLECTION POISA SS16 (Part 1)

Poisa launched a new collection dubbed Bustani, a Swahili word for Garden, inspired by Mario Quintana’s famous quote “Don’t wait for someone to bring you flowers.

Fashion and Jewellery Designer:- Patricia Mbela (Kenya) Photography by Kev Mafumbo (MVP Studios). Models:- Laura Mbatha and Margaret Gatere Models by Mochez Agency (Kenya)(Modelstunacheza - Dorothy Oliech) Makeup by Marlyn Amwayi Hair by BABU Victor Njenga

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Poisa launched a new collection dubbed Bustani, a Swahili word for Garden, inspired by Mario Quintana’s famous quote “Don’t wait for someone to bring...

Thanks you Buzz Central for covering Poisa's Lookbook.

Poisa launched a new collection dubbed Bustani, a Swahili word for Garden, inspired by Mario Quintana’s famous quote “Don’t wait for someone to bring you flowers. Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul”. This quote made Patricia Mbela, the designer think of a The Collection’s Muse, which is a Confident, Elegant, Fun loving and Mysterious Lady. 

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Garments and Jewellery: Poisa By Patricia Mbela. https://www.facebook.com/poisastyle

Photography: Kev Mafumbo (MVP Studios)

Model: Laura Mbatha and Margaret Gatere (Mochez Models, Kenya)

Nairobi - Kenya (2015)

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Garments and Jewellery: Poisa By Patricia Mbela. https://www.facebook.com/poisastyle

Photography: Kev Mafumbo (MVP Studios)

Model: Laura Mbatha (Mochez Models, Kenya)

Nairobi - Kenya (2015)

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Feeling beautiful is a personal choice

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Publicity Cards for Poisa 2014

Contemporary African Jewellery, African Fashion, designed by Patricia Mbela of Poisa (Kenya). 

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Elle South Africa Wrote:-

Patricia Mbela of POISA – Established Designer of the Year

In 2012, at the Swahili Fashion week Patricia Mbela was nominated East Africa’s Designer for the year. Now, in 2014, at Kenya’s fashion week, she has been named top Kenyan Fashion and Jewellery designer. The objective of her label POISA is to create fashionable garments for both men and women and to complement such garments with unique pieces of jewellery.

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Kenya Fashion Awards winners announced

The Kenya Fashion Awards, held this past Saturday at Alliance Francaise, Nairobi, announced the country's top fashion influencers, designers and photographers.

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Vote for Patricia Mbela of Poisa

Please Click on the Link below and Vote!! Vote!! Vote!! for Pat Lulu Mbela of Poisa on the Established Designer Category Nominees - http://www.kenyafashionawards.co.ke/nominees

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Hey!I Am getting married and would like to have my dress made in Kenya. What are your prices for a wedding dress?Lucie

The price depends on whichever design you choose. Please email me at this address [email protected] and we can discuss.

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Poisa (Kenya) Earring Collection 2014 All the Earrings each cost Usd $10/=* (Ksh880/=)*.... 

*The cost of Delivery is separate and extra cost. **Inbox me with your order (include the item Number when ordering.) ***More earring designs to follow.

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Nominees

Kenya Fashion Awards - A fashion award that celebrates fashion photographers, models, fashion stylists, make-up artists, hair stylists and creatives to the fashion scene.It's aim to recognize and celebrate the wealth of fashion talent across Kenya

I would like to thank the Kenya Fashion Awards Committee for nominating me and my fellow Designer Nominees in the inaugural Kenya Fashion Awards in the category: Established Designer of the Year 2014! Please take a moment to vote for Pat Lulu Mbela of Poisa on the link below. Every vote* counts,  (*You are allowed to vote only once)

Thanks for voting 

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The MONIKA Bead Dress Contemporary African Jewellery, #AfricanFashion, designed by Patricia Mbela of Poisa (Kenya).   This piece of jewellery is named after a Master Pinner and Kind Researcher Monika Ettlin http://www.pinterest.com/MonikaEttlin/