Fashion
Karen Walker's Gorgeous New Ad Campaign Stars Kenyan Artists
Eyewear designer Karen Walker recently traveled to Kenya to shoot her latest campaign called Visible, aiming to "highlight, celebrate and acknowledge." Walker worked with the United Nations' ITC Ethical Fashion Initiative to "create work in community groups of micro-artisans located in urban slums and disadvantaged rural areas of Kenya."
Walker teamed up with the Kenyan artisans of the Ethical Fashion Initiative to create screen-printed pouches for the latest collection. Additionally, more embellished and decorative versions will be available to buy separately, which will be available to buy on February 10.
The artisans not only helped create pouches, but they also served as models for Walker's campaign. See the entire Karen Walker Visible collection here and meet the artists who starred in the campaign.
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Karen Walker Visible Campaign
Rason (Maasai Beader) wears Orbit Filigree in Gold Glitter.
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Karen Walker Visible Campaign
Florence (Artist) wears Praise Maker in Turquoise with Gold.
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Karen Walker Visible Campaign
Velma (Assistant) wears Orbit Filigree in Gold Glitter.
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Karen Walker Visible Campaign
Winnifred (Supervisor) wears Faithful in Crazy Tort.
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Karen Walker Visible Campaign
Beatrice (Craftsperson) wears Super Worship in Orange with Gold.
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Karen Walker Visible Campaign
Rose (Craftsperson) wears Faithful in Turquoise.
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Karen Walker Visible Campaign
Kappoka (Maasai Beader) wears Enlightened in Black with Gold.
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Karen Walker Visible Campaign
Collins (Metal Caster) wears Deep Worship in Black with Gold.
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Karen Walker Visible Campaign
Anton (Metal Caster) wears Utopia in Crazy Tort.
Image: Karen Walker/Facebook
Karen Walker Visible Campaign
Florence (Artist) wears Super Worship in Black with Gold.
Image: Karen Walker/Facebook
Karen Walker Visible Campaign
Winnifred (Supervisor) wears Joyous in Gold Glitter.
Image: Karen Walker/Facebook
Karen Walker Visible Campaign
Winnifred (Supervisor) wears One Worship in Black with Gold.
Image: Karen Walker/Facebook
Karen Walker Visible Campaign
Beatrice (Craftsperson) wears Orbit Filigree in Black.
Image: Karen Walker/Facebook
Karen Walker Visible Campaign
Velma (Assistant) wears One Worship in Lavender with Gold.
Image: Karen Walker/Facebook
Karen Walker Visible Campaign
Alex (Artist) wears Enlightened in Black with Gold.
Image: Karen Walker/Facebook
Karen Walker Visible Campaign
Alex (Artist) wears Utopia in Gold Glitter.
Image: Karen Walker/Facebook
Karen Walker Visible Campaign
Alex (Artist) wears Joyous in Crazy Tort.
Image: Karen Walker/Facebook
