In these images, the women of the Rendille tribe appear confident and poised as they stare down their future without hesitation - which is especially admirable given the male-dominated society they were born into. Wearing the jewelry native to their tribal community, they remain a bastion of traditional culture and an emblem of hope in the face of imminent changes to their ancestral heritage. They represent the next generation of women who will set the course for the future of the Rendille.
Drew Doggett tells extraordinary stories of diverse cultures, animals, and communities through a fashion-inspired lens. He has received 120+ prestigious international awards and has had his artwork featured in many publications such as Conde Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, Forbes, Bloomberg, Fortune, and Outside Magazine. His photographic work can be found in public collections globally, notably the Smithsonian African Art Museum (DC), as well as in hundreds of corporate and private collections in over 20 countries around the world including the Four Seasons (HI) and the Waldorf Astoria.
