The eclectic American-Nigerian designer Kiki Kamanu presented her latest
unconventional collection at London fashion Week on the Fashion Mavericks
Platform on Sunday 20th February 2011, at the Strand Palace Hotel, in
London’s West End near Covent Garden. Fashion Mavericks is an annual
Fashion “Show-off” which showcases new and independent designers at
London Fashion Week. fashionmavericks.com
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Kiki Kamanu is the face of her eponymous label which was birthed when she
began revitalizing her twin sister’s clothes at age eleven. While with the Ford
modeling agency in Boston, she had the honor of modeling for several
designers including Chanel, and Gucci. Kiki received her education in Nigeria,
the United States, and France; and her facility with languages has served her
well in travels across Europe and elsewhere. That Kiki is at home in any
culture - over 50 far flung destinations in 5 continents and counting - is
reflected in the diversity of her creations. That she draws inspiration from a
myriad of sources is evident in her skillful blending of styles, textures, and
fabrics from around the globe. Italian leathers melt into elegant Thai and
Indian silks with splashes of Dutch wax prints and intricate details hand
embroidered by West African artisans.
To the benefit of fashion iconoclasts everywhere, Kiki left her role as a
corporate event planner at the Harvard Medical School, to devote her energy
to producing well-crafted exclusive creations while espousing the principles of
fair trade. Kamanu's lively fashion fusions are available in limited editions for
discerning men and women seeking superior personal style in casuals and
formal wear. Her eclectic collections offer vibrant accessories including sassy
shoes, totes and handbags.
In under 2 years Kiki Kamanu’s distinctive chic has been featured on
runways including Calabar Carnival, Lost in Lagos and Sleek. In March, she
will show at the coveted ARISE Fashion Week. arisemagazine.net. She and/or
her designs have appeared in major American, Nigerian and Turkish media,
and on CNN International. She has developed a faithful following in Nigeria,
United States, Persian Gulf, and soon the United Kingdom and the world
unconventional collection at London fashion Week on the Fashion Mavericks
Platform on Sunday 20th February 2011, at the Strand Palace Hotel, in
London’s West End near Covent Garden. Fashion Mavericks is an annual
Fashion “Show-off” which showcases new and independent designers at
London Fashion Week. fashionmavericks.com
__________________________________________________________________________
Kiki Kamanu is the face of her eponymous label which was birthed when she
began revitalizing her twin sister’s clothes at age eleven. While with the Ford
modeling agency in Boston, she had the honor of modeling for several
designers including Chanel, and Gucci. Kiki received her education in Nigeria,
the United States, and France; and her facility with languages has served her
well in travels across Europe and elsewhere. That Kiki is at home in any
culture - over 50 far flung destinations in 5 continents and counting - is
reflected in the diversity of her creations. That she draws inspiration from a
myriad of sources is evident in her skillful blending of styles, textures, and
fabrics from around the globe. Italian leathers melt into elegant Thai and
Indian silks with splashes of Dutch wax prints and intricate details hand
embroidered by West African artisans.
To the benefit of fashion iconoclasts everywhere, Kiki left her role as a
corporate event planner at the Harvard Medical School, to devote her energy
to producing well-crafted exclusive creations while espousing the principles of
fair trade. Kamanu's lively fashion fusions are available in limited editions for
discerning men and women seeking superior personal style in casuals and
formal wear. Her eclectic collections offer vibrant accessories including sassy
shoes, totes and handbags.
In under 2 years Kiki Kamanu’s distinctive chic has been featured on
runways including Calabar Carnival, Lost in Lagos and Sleek. In March, she
her designs have appeared in major American, Nigerian and Turkish media,
and on CNN International. She has developed a faithful following in Nigeria,
United States, Persian Gulf, and soon the United Kingdom and the world
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