TEAM AMANI
Weaving prints and performance.
In East Africa, cloth is culture. Patterns and materials are passed through generations. The knack and the know-how, transferred from one pair of hands to the next. For Team AMANI’s 2026 kit, we dove deep into this legacy of printing and weaving to capture the beauty of the craft on the canvas of our finest performance apparel.
“There are many inspirations from all the riders’ countries on here. For me, it’s the pattern called Imigongo from Rwanda, traditionally printed on fabrics, it special to have that represented.”
Xaverine Nirere - Team AMANI
Across the capsule you’ll find recurring motifs representing sunshine, peace and energy. The flower Adey Abeba, an emblem of Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash), is used in repeating patterns across garments. A visual hook with a deeper history. Look closely and you may even find an intentional irregularity or two, in homage to the authentic humanity of hand-woven textiles. The sharp tones of the collection are achieved by taking natural dyes as a base and tuning them up to a contemporary high-performance palette.
“The mix of green, blue and red reminds me of textiles used in Uganda, pulling tradition into our team design. The flowers are very recognisable to all of East Africa. I’m excited to wear them all year.”
Lorot Lawrence – Team AMANI
The Cowrie shell carries an ancient association with prestige and power, having served as a sacred currency across the continent for centuries. Inspiration for the floral crowns came from the Surma people of Ethiopia, who wear flowers and natural elements as headpieces to show pride, beauty and identity.
Team AMANI
Xaverine Nirere, Merhawit Hadush, Eyerusalem Haftu, Brhan Fkadu, Meresiet Gebrehiwet, Claudette Nyirarukundo, Samuel Niyonkuru, Amaniel Teweldemedihn, Eric Muhoza, Lawrence Lorot.
BLACK MAMBA
Grace Kaviro, Martinie Ditona, Mary Aleper, Stanley Ngugi, Ivan Kipruto, Billy Mangwana, Joel Kyaviro, Bernard Ndungu, Dan Kiptala, John Muchiri, Miiro Paul, Shafik Mugalu, Moise Ntirenganya, Juliano Ndriamanamy.
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