Made in Kenya – City Totes

As part of the Made in Kenya project, this special collection introduces a new pigment, made from a minimum of 70% (depending on the recipe and intensity of the cooler) of pre- and post-consumer textiles, which have been reprocessed into a fine powder and used as a pigment dye. The powder pigments are used to create the ink paste for screen printing, which is the only available printing method in Kenya, carried out by hand. With the launch of our new collection of City Totes, this project marks the beginning of an ongoing collaboration with Recycrom, using a pigment produced by Officina39. With deep roots in Italian craftsmanship and creativity, the company provides innovative solutions for the apparel and denim industry, combining technical excellence with a forward-thinking approach. Since 2010, Vivienne Westwood has celebrated the work of thousands of micro-producers from African communities, in partnership with the Ethical Fashion Initiative (EFI) of the International Trade Centre and Artisan Fashion. The ‘Made in Kenya’ collections make up a significant part of the Vivienne Westwood DNA, featuring in global campaigns and seminal runway shows.

Our collectable City Totes will be available to purchase at each of our regional flagship boutiques, launching in Spring 2025. Further updates to be announced soon.