Market profile
How the market works in Nairobi
That makes Nairobi a useful regional market to read through the whole production chain, not only through agencies. Models sit alongside designers, manufacturers, buyers and suppliers in the same ecosystem, so commercial presentation and event work can be as relevant as conventional fashion casting.
Agencies & castings
Agencies & castings in Nairobi
Start with verified local organisations, then follow each agency or casting’s own application route. Requirements vary, so the current brief matters more than a universal checklist.
See agencies & castings →Fashion calendar
Dates worth watching
A clearly active 2026 runway marker is Nairobi Fashion Week, with its current edition in January 2026. The programme combines runway shows with established labels and emerging talent. Africa Sourcing & Fashion Week adds a separate sourcing and apparel-business rhythm to Nairobi.
Verified local signals
Fashion DNA
What shapes fashion in Nairobi
Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week Nairobi
ASFW Nairobi operates as a professional textile, apparel, leather and fashion sourcing fair at Sarit Expo Centre and includes runway and designer programming.
Source ↗Editorial research updated · 2026-09-21
Before you apply
Images to have ready in Nairobi
- A recent close-up with natural skin texture and simple hair.
- A full-length front view plus a clean profile.
- One simple image with movement, without heavy styling.
- A short walk clip if the casting asks for one.
Keep measurements current and use recent images. A portfolio can support an application, but it should not replace clean, neutral digitals when those are requested.
Check the current application requirements at Naath Model Management before shooting anything specifically for them. Treat the current form as the brief: requested images, measurements and file formats can differ from one organisation to another.