Zip Zap Zop Reversible Top
Introducing: our newest reversible button-down sleeveless top! Wear on its own, as a vest, or dress it up over a white collared tee for work! We have to say - this is the most easy to wear, versatile top and you'll love how it looks - however you wear it!
- Textile design by artist: Shadé Akanbi
- 100% cotton kitenge, 100% woven and printed in Kenya
- Color Notes: goldenrod, blue, caramel
- Reversible neckline
- Button fastening through one side
- Machine wash cold with like colors
- Fits true to size, take your normal size
- Airy fit, cut to be worn loose and stand away from the body
- Mid-weight, non-stretchy fabric
- Sonia is 5'6 and wears a S
- Sandra is 5'3 and wears an XS
These textiles are a part of our 100% Made in Kenya collection and were printed in Kenya on Kenyan grown cotton. The print was designed by Shadé Akanbi. Raised in the Bay Area, Shadé credits her Nigerian-American upbringing and extensive international travels as her main creative influences for designing. Now based in Brooklyn, Shadé is the Creative Director and Designer of Printed Pattern People and it's a true joy to be able to share her work with you!
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Meet our production partner, SOKO Kenya! Based in Kikambala on the Kenyan coast, they are an ethical manufacturer that truly embraces a fair, kind and transparent work culture. In addition to paying above living wages, SOKO provides employees with paid leave and stipends for family emergencies, free pre-primary childcare for all employees with children from ages 2-4, daily mid-morning tea and midday lunch, and clear, outlined processes for job advancement. These values extend to the workspace itself, which is open, airy and bright. It’s truly a privilege to work with the SOKO team, and we invite you to learn more about the stitching process here!
When we say 100% Made in Kenya, we really mean it! Made from cotton grown in western Kenya and designed, printed and stitched outside of Nairobi, it doesn't get more local than this! We’re so proud to be part of an ecosystem supporting and advocating for Kenyan agriculture and manufacturing. Learn more about these fabrics are made here!
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The ecosystem for rotary printed fabrics is complex and truly global. While it's rare to see a rotary printed textile produced in a closed-circuit, farm-to-shop supply chain, the fabrics we're producing are verifiably 100% made in Kenya. Not just traceable, but local. Not just identifiable, but ethical and accountable.
Our production impacts hundreds of smallholder farmers and their families each year. It impacts young Kenyan artists whose voices and work may now have a slightly bigger audience (and fan club:) ). It impacts the Kenyan textile manufacturing industry, which for years has been out-competed in the local market by imported fabrics. Finally, it impacts you, because you can know that your dress was made ethically, honestly, and with pride.
- ZHZuzka H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1 week agoA most versatile Zuri top perfect for layering.
The ability to wear this top 'buttons in the front' OR 'buttons in the back' is like having two different tank tops... it's a top perfect on its own in warmer weather or layered with a Zuri dress... layering is perfect for this sleeveless style... I also love the colours.
- NSNik S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2 months agoLove this shirt
Great shirt. Reversible, cute colours and comfortable to wear. My spouse likes it and I even received a compliment the first day wearing it. I am 5'8 and its a little short, but I think it's stylish at that length. I normally wear and XS in Zuri, but I ordered and XXS based on the size chart. It fit but was a little close. I think I could have sized up, but keeping it anyway since I am concerned it would be too large at the bigger size.
- RRRuth R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2 months agoWow wow wow
My sleeveless top is a delight. I have a choice of wearing it two ways I chose the buttons down the front It was such a warm day and felt so cool and comfortable in the top. Can’t wait for others to arrive. I hope x
Zuri OU2 months agoFabulous photos Ruth! You look great!! <3
Xx Alison
- JGJennifer G.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars1 week agoLove but,
I love this top but … I have 4 other Zuri pieces. 3 dresses and 1 top size L This top is snug across my breast. And the top seam gaps over my shoulders. I tried and XL and it is too big and it gaps at the top of my shoulders and at the arms. So I am back to the L that is snug. I hope the cut is not changing. I will have to alter the top so it sits on my shoulders. Maybe it will settle when washed. I hope it does not shrink.
- WMWesley M P.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1 week agoZipZap reversible top
Love it!