Simply slippers

Living in Lagos with the rains, bad roads and all, you are almost tempted to wear slippers every day, except on those days you are trying to be formal.  If you are considering slippers, then‘Slippers by Kene’ will certainly meet your needs with its colorful and chic collection. They are absolutely charming, and their ability to make you feel so comfortable is unique.

‘Slippers by Kene’ are bespoke handcrafted slippers for ladies and gents. They are fashion statements and mostly slip-on slippers; made with a fabric layer that encloses the top of the foot and toes but leaves the heel open, or cross straps. Another of its collection is the sandal-slippers; which is cushioned sandals with soft rubber, fabric or leather soles.

A unique selling point for the line is its specially handcrafted products for those who value comfort, good quality and unique styling. “It is for that lady or gentleman who pampers their feet and does not give up a good opportunity to show off their well pedicure feet in a cool pair of slippers”, observes Kene.

The lines commitment to detail and creativity is responsible for its fast growth. Though newly introduced into the market, its demand is beyond the maker’s expectation. Its clientele base is daily increasing, spanning from children, sophisticated corporate executives to grandmothers and fathers.

A nice point to note is that slippers always compliment most Nigerian fashion wears and also look chic when paired with jeans, gowns or shorts.

In crafting its slippers, attention is paid to details, ensuring every material employed in making the slippers are of high quality and also durable materials. Its designs and styles are bold; a lovely combination of mix and match materials in a wide range of colours. Fabrics, such as Ankara, Adire and Aso Oke are mostly employed to give clients variety. Special designs are available for clients who want a touch of shine/glitter.

Initially, ‘slippers by Kene’ focused on the female line, but it commenced a male slippers line as a result of overwhelming demands.

The increasing demands for slippers, has seen the brand working on increasing its production.

‘Slippers by Kene’ believes the increase will involve employing more craftsmen.  It is positive that the brand will play a key role in the growth of the local industry. This is through the use of locally sourced materials and workmanship, providing jobs and revenue for craftsmen who may not otherwise have a steady income flow.

With all these in view, life is pretty hectic for ‘slippers by Kene’. However, there is no stopping. It is already working on its next collection which will be out before Christmas with an intention to release new collections at least twice a year. ‘Slippers by Kene’ collection is currently available in specific outlets.

MABEL DIMMA