In this episode of Raw Fashion, we explore how fashion goes beyond style to become a powerful tool for protest and self-expression. From streetwear and thrift culture to historical movements that used clothing to challenge authority, this conversation unpacks how what we wear can question systems, reclaim identity, and speak truth without saying a word.

This episode of Raw Fashion takes a deep dive into the history of mtumba in Kenya and how second-hand clothing transformed the local fashion industry. From its introduction through global trade to its impact on Kenyan textile companies like Rivertex, we unpack how affordability, policy, and globalization reshaped production, employment, and style. The episode opens with a cultural touch — learning Japanese words for everyday clothing — before connecting global fashion systems to Kenya’s past, present, and future.

Clothing speaks before we do. In this episode of Raw Fashion, we explore fashion as a form of power — how what we wear shapes perception, signals status, and influences how we are treated in society. From streetwear and uniforms to luxury labels and cultural expression, this conversation unpacks the silent language of fashion and how power is shifting in the modern world. This episode dives into identity, authority, rebellion, and what the future of fashion power looks like.