Rihanna chooses model from refugee camp to model latest Fenty collection

Awuoi Mach Gugei has modelled the new faux leather capsule line

NEW LAUNCH: Rihanna

RIHANNA HAS chosen a model who lives in a refugee camp in Kenya to model the latest collection from her history-making label Fenty.

The faux leather capsule collection is being modelled by 20-year-old Awuoi Mach Gugei, who lives with her grandmother and three sisters in the Kakuma refugee camp in northern Kenya.

Awuoi travels around the world to model, but her home is Kenya with her grandmother and sisters, who she aims to support through education with her earnings.

For those wondering what they can expect from the collection, Rihanna said: “It’s as soft as everyone says.”

The capsule collection comprises of luxury faux leather items, including a corset dress and skirt, buttoned shirts and

In a statement, Fenty said: “Our design team is constantly on the lookout for innovative new materials and ways to create, from traveling to Japan to research the art of denim to sourcing the finest faux leather.

“Inspired by utility wear and uniforms as proud markers of identity and articulated in the striking silhouettes and block colour palette. This toughness is contrasted by the soft, rippling faux leather and casual tailoring on hoodies and oversized shirts, giving the relaxed FENTY feel – a new-luxury uniform.”

Rihanna joins a long of list of stars who’ve used vegan materials in their fashion collections, including Serena Williams, Lewis Hamilton and RZA.

Her animal-friendly collection has been praised by animal rights organisation PETA.

PETA has recognised Rihanna’s faux leather Fenty capsule collection with a “compassion in fashion” award.

It’s not the Barbados-born superstar’s first foray into animal-friendly products. Her makeup line Fenty Beauty is cruelty-free, meaning it does not test it’s products or ingredients on animals or allow suppliers to do so on its behalf.

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  1. | Nicola Dyer

    Love the model, she’s very pretty and congrats on her modelling career, I ask God to be her guide, send your angels, to protect her. Well done RiRi on your fashion collection, and for looking for new models, that are out in the world, keep looking for new talent.

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  2. | Alier Ngong

    Good luck to my niece Awuoi may God bless your modelling journey and achieve your dreams.

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  3. | Okelo Sejo

    The first time I saw Awuoi was in Kakuma Got Talent (KGT) regional auditions. I then saw her on the runway in the Gala Finale at LWF compound and her photos is among the best images I photographed for the communication team among other pictures in the competition (With her modelling partner, Machar). The two have unfolded modelling style that was unique in the competition and am happy that she made to the level no thought of…. Keep up the good work and inspiring the marginalised community. Congrats!!!!!

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