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  • Creative Direction | ‘Vinting’ Editorial

    Creative Direction | ‘Vinting’ Editorial

    In December 2019, DAVU Studio creative directed and styled this editorial, which was shot on film. Published in Picton Magazine (Issue 376), in an issue that celebrated Black bodies, the entire photoshoot was based on vintage and secondhand fashion.

    The concept behind this shoot was to showcase how secondhand, thrifted and vintage clothing are not just sustainable for the environment or an affordable choice to many, rather that they should be taken seriously as a major contributor to the fashion industry, which has become saturated with “fast fashion” and mass production in countries that pay no mind to the unethical labour standards – be it people’s safety and/or payment.

    Creative Direction & Styling: DAVU Studio
    Photographer: Thukia
    Models: Beliza Marinai, Akiba Haizo, Hadeel Osman and Marvin Twesigye

  • Creative Direction | ‘Enda Sportswear’ TVC

    Creative Direction | ‘Enda Sportswear’ TVC

    We worked on this TAP Magazine production, to create the “Runifesto” campaign for Africa’s first running shoe company Enda – based in Nairobi, Kenya. Along with the TAP team, we developed the concept and storyboard, location scouting, art direction and wardrobe.

    This TVC was directed by our creative director Hadeel Osman.

    This fast-paced commercial was intended to show what makes Enda standout and that there is indeed space in the international sportswear market for an African brand to succeed.

    Director: Hadeel Osman
    Producer: Ras Mutabaruka
    DOP: Ignacio Hennigs
    Art Direction & Wardrobe: DAVU Studio
    Editor & Sound Designer: Mamadou Abozeid

  • Creative Direction | ‘Orbits’ Editorial

    Creative Direction | ‘Orbits’ Editorial

    This editorial was inspired by the headpiece, designed by DAVU Studio’s creative director Hadeel Osman, who was exploring the use of raw, everyday materials to make eccentric accessories. In this case, the headpiece was made using a traditional Kenyan broom and twine string.

    We are proud to announce that the above photo was selected by PhotoVogue, Vogue Italia’s photography platform. A great feat for our team, as we continue to explore new avenues of fashion photography and art direction as a whole.

    Headpiece Designer: Hadeel Osman
    Art Direction & Styling: DAVU Studio
    Photography: Paul Kidero
    Model: Tara
    Studio: TAP Magazine

  • Direction | ‘Trade & Development Bank’ Film

    Direction | ‘Trade & Development Bank’ Film

    This short documentary for the Trade & Development Bank in Kenya was directed by our creative director, Hadeel Osman, alongside filmmaker Casey Lugada.

    The documentary celebrates the 35th anniversary of the bank, with most shots filmed throughout 2018-2019. Several scenes were filmed around the time the directors were on board, which led to the final product being showcased on the anniversary’s special event.

    DAVU Studio was involved in the styling of the final interviewees, filming and production of the final scenes.

    Client: Trade & Development Bank
    Director: Hadeel Osman & Casey Lugada
    Concept: Dennis Matanda
    Executive Producer: Marie Kamari