London Fashion Week: Bunmi Koko, Ozwald Boateng, Fashion Diversity
London Fashion Week (17th – 22nd Sep) is practically on our doorsteps, just in time for drizzling slightly chilly autumn; Brrrrrr. But rather than hiding from the fashion folly, we suggest you sit back and enjoy the temporary chaos that is bound to descend upon our already busy streets.
We bring you a list of designers making a name for themselves, and causing quite the scene!
Bunmi Koko
The Nigerian born UK -based Bunmi Olaye’s road to success reads like the perfect fairytale. Having met with the great Nelson Mandela and rumoured to be designing a coat for Mrs Obama herself, it seems every little thing Bunmi does is magic!
The ubiquitous Bunmi Koko is currently on the list of every name on the know-how, and with a string of celebrity tailing the brand’s every move.
Showing at Vauxhall Fashion Week [part of London Fashion week], expect an explosion of earthy tones, handmade sculptured pieces made to fit like second skin; all in all high-end women’s wear with a punch.
Brand BK was founded in March 2009 and has gone from strength to strength ever since and is bound to keep on conquering.
After all if it’s good enough for a first lady, it sure is good enough for us!
http://bunmikoko.com/
Ozwald Boateng
The wunderkind of menswear Ghanaian born Ozwald Boateng OBE is set to claim his rightful place in the limelight, with his highly anticipated runway debut at London Fashion Week. Spring/Summer 2011 is bound to have just the bounce. With something old- the familiar bespoke suits tailored with skill and precision, and the bold hues aplenty with intricate detail and now also something new- an expansion of OB product lines- luggage, knitwear, and accessories.
And if that’s not enough, ten year in the making documentary A Man’s Story is rumoured to be screening at the London Film Festival in October; Boateng seems to be playing an entirely different ball game.
Boateng has had “storyteller” to his burgeoning CV for some time now [notably House of Boateng the 8 part documentary; think a fashion fused Coming to America] and yet we can’t keep but think A Man’s Story will provide a more intimate portrait of the man behind the name. It’s a mystery to think what the driving force behind his creative ingenuity could be; a strong vision or an impeccable acumen? Whatever it is, its safe to say that style sure matters to Ozwald!
Don’t miss out on a chance to win tickets for his London Fashion week presentation. (Wed 22 Sep at Odeon Leicester Square)
Fashion Diversity
Fashion is set to pop at the London Diversity Works, a series of fashion events at Islington Metal Works from the 16th to the 18th of September, the second in succession after initial success.
Both the emerging as the seasoned designers will showcase their work- at individual pop up stores- and their immeasurable talent, in a space so worthy of ruckus its worth heading down just to see it for yourself, that is if the 3 days of free fashion doesn’t entice you enough.
Remember that space is very limited and awarded on a first come first serve basis. Thu 16 to Sat 18 September.
Islington Metal Works on Facebook
