I have always thought EPZ is only for export, as in export processing zone. They are given tax incentives to do that. Even with that and their occasional sales that they are allowed to do, the costs are still higher or at par with the Chinese imports, considering they mostly have the line rejects for the sales and the lower qualities.
Good quality is expensive, no shortcuts about that, good fabric and workmanship is expensive.
The other option end hapo Jericho market, ongea na those fabric vendors unaweza pata EPZ like fabric.
Levi normally retails at between 10k and 20k locally…but right now just walk into any levi shop, leave your number to any of the beautiful sales ladies who will then send you an alert whenever they have a 75% sale…you will end up with a very good pair for less than 4k. Don’t ever buy any clothes or footwear at normal price…always wait for sales…leave this task to your wife/ girlfriend because they are always shopping every other week anyway
…you can also go to shops like woolworth and get proper summer clothes ( esp shirts) at discounted prices…and when you want to get winter ones then buy them during summer…this is a secret I learnt nikiwa majuu…its a trick people from developed countries use…don’t ever waste money on clothes … shoes also… if you are into branded sneakers kama Nike, Adidas etc…also go for sales…utapata na less than 7k. Kwanza kama una mguu kubwa then you are very lucky…from No. 11 hizo hukua discounted hapa Kenya throughout the year.
But if you are a celeb/politician/ pastor and you want to look the part then it’s easier and cheaper to do such shopping once in a while Dubai au mzansi…its much cheaper even if you factor in air tickets but provided you plan it around other engagements ( maybe gigs, workshops) …again, hunt for clearance sales.
No bro…as a man don’t ever buy from waikiki…maybe khaki…their clothes are attractive but very very low quality. Waikiki is good for women and children stuff because they buy large quantities and very often so the tear and wear won’t be visible
Kwanza ukienda kwa levi shop upate longi ni kubwa you simply give them your new measurements alafu their tailor will work on them…very professional job…I assume they usually take them back to Athi River…then you pick them after 2 to 3 days