Thank You
“This award is a reflection of community, creativity, and cultural pride. I’m overwhelmed with gratitude to everyone who voted and supported me through this journey. Urembo wa Pwani was born from my love for Kenya—its coastlines, its curves, its colours—and to see it celebrated on such a scale is nothing short of a dream. I carry this badge not for myself alone, but for every African girl daring to design with intention, faith, and fearless authenticity.”
– Nicole Tikolo, Winner, People’s Choice Award – Fashanne Awards 2025#NicoleTikolo #FashanneAwards #CoastalBeauty
The Beauty of the Coast
Urembo wa Pwani — “The Beauty of the Coast” — is a celebration of curvy women inspired by Nicole Tikolo’s childhood memories along Kenya’s Indian Ocean shores.From the breezy palms and colourful Khanga prints to the sweet taste of madafu, Nicole weaves her heritage into her designs.As a student at Nottingham Trent University, Nicole’s work redefines elegance through cultural pride and body positivity.Now, she needs your help to bring this story to the world stage.
The Fashanne Awards
The Fashanne Awards—often dubbed the “BAFTAs of student fashion”—attract hundreds of entries across the UK’s top fashion schools. Nicole, who is currently studying at Nottingham Trent University, was shortlisted for the final showcase and made a compelling appeal to her community in Kenya, East Africa, and the diaspora to vote..#NicoleTikolo #FashanneAwards #CoastalBeauty
CREATIVITY
Kenya To The World
Her debut collection, Urembo wa Pwani, is a celebration of plus-size femininity, where clean tailoring meets custom prints. Designed for curvy women like herself, Nicole’s garments are an empowering embrace of beauty in every form.“I design for women who want to feel beautiful, confident, and seen.”As a designer who bridges continents and cultures, Nicole is part of a new generation shaping the future of African fashion on the global stage.#NicoleTikolo #FashanneAwards #CoastalBeauty
FASHION
Elements
A coastal dreamscape reimagined in cotton satin and crepe de chine. Nicole’s prints are steeped in symbolism — the delicate Taita White Eye bird, the soft shape of the madafu, and the sweeping lines of Swahili architecture.The colour palette dances between coral, ivory, and the deep blues of the Indian Ocean. Each piece is designed with the curvy woman in mind: structured yet soft, bold yet wearable. With gathering techniques, drawstring play, and signature bust shaping, Urembo wa Pwani is a masterclass in thoughtful construction.#NicoleTikolo #FashanneAwards #CoastalBeauty
Roots
“This collection is rooted in my story, my heritage, and a deep belief that African fashion can be both globally relevant and proudly local.”#NicoleTikolo #FashanneAwards #UremboWaPwani #AfricanFashion
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