Afrocentric designs by Kosibah Creations incorporating European couture styling
We celebrate the heritage of our clients with designs featuring the finest traditional African fabrics
Among the fabrics that we use in our designs are: kente, aso-oke, kente-oke, dutch lace. We combine these with the best traditions of European couture styling to produce modern, elegant garments that represent a fusion of African and European coutureThis is the non-flash version of this site. You will find the same information
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Swiss lace and duchesse satin gown
Mina
Off the shoulder bodice, empire line, fishtail skirt, satin godets. Created for a wedding featured on "Weddings Live" on the Discovery Channel, and hosted by John Scott of GMTV.
Swiss lace and duchesse satin gown
Mina
Off the shoulder bodice, empire line, fishtail skirt, satin godets. Created for a wedding featured on "Weddings Live" on the Discovery Channel, and hosted by John Scott of GMTV.
Swiss lace and duchesse satin gown
Lola
Two piece outfit, strapless corset in swiss lace with satin insert in centre-front bodice, fishtail skirt with satin ruffled edges along hemline.
Gown in swiss lace backed with duchesse satin
Efe
Strapless empire corseted bodice featuring lace-scalloped edging. Mermaid skirt in matching swiss lace with scalloped hemline to match bodice.
Gown in swiss lace backed with duchesse satin
Efe
Strapless empire corseted bodice featuring lace-scalloped edging. Mermaid skirt in matching swiss lace with scalloped hemline to match bodice.
Gown in swiss lace backed with duchesse satin
Efe
Strapless empire corseted bodice featuring lace-scalloped edging. Mermaid skirt in matching swiss lace with scalloped hemline to match bodice.
Swiss lace and silver-grey duchesse satin reception gown
Chioma
Off the shoulder corseted top in silver-grey duchesse satin with beaded swiss lace overlay. Three quarter length sleeves. Skirt fitted to knee and gathered to form full mermaid hemline
Swiss lace and silver-grey duchesse satin reception gown
Chioma
Off the shoulder corseted top in silver-grey duchesse satin with beaded swiss lace overlay. Three quarter length sleeves. Skirt fitted to knee and gathered to form full mermaid hemline
Gold brocade and cornely embroidered evening gown
Rosemary
Evening gown in gold and ivory brocade with deep-V neckline with gold embroidery along the edges. Fishtail skirt with double slits in front with matching embroidery alongside. Matching waspie corset completes the look.
Hand cut swiss lace and duchesse satin reception gown
Temi
Off the shoulder corset top with satin insert featuring long bell sleeves. Fishtail skirt with satin godets.
Aso-oke and silk dupion ballgown
Elo
Strapless ballgown with empire line aso-oke bodice, silk dupion fishtail skirt.
Aso-oke and silk dupion ballgown
Elo
Strapless ballgown with empire line aso-oke bodice, silk dupion fishtail skirt.
Swiss lace and duchesse satin ballgown
Tolu
Strapless sweetheart bodice featuring satin hand ruching. Detachable collar and flaired hemline.
Swiss lace and duchesse satin ballgown
Tolu
Strapless sweetheart bodice featuring satin hand ruching. Detachable collar and flaired hemline.
Swiss lace and duchesse satin engagement ceremony evening gown
Tolu
Antique gold duchesse satin corseted bodice with swiss lace overlay. Spaghetti shoulder straps and hand-ruched detailing at knee length. Fully gathered mermaid skirt with tulle underskirts.
Swiss lace and duchesse satin engagement ceremony evening gown
Tolu
Antique gold duchesse satin corseted bodice with swiss lace overlay. Spaghetti shoulder straps and hand-ruched detailing at knee length. Fully gathered mermaid skirt with tulle underskirts.
Swiss lace and duchesse satin engagement ceremony evening gown
Tolu
Antique gold duchesse satin corseted bodice with swiss lace overlay. Spaghetti shoulder straps and hand-ruched detailing at knee length. Fully gathered mermaid skirt with tulle underskirts.
Kente-oke and silk dupion outfit
Sonti
South African singer Sonti performing in a Kosibah Creations gown commissioned for the launch of our studio. Corset top in red silk dupion featuring asymmetrical draping along the front bodice. A-line skirt in black silk dupion with strips of kente-oke.
Kente-oke and silk matka cocktail outfit
Janet
Kosibah Creations client Janet Boateng seen here with the designer. Corset top in kente-oke and silk matka featuring three quarter length sleeves worn over knee length pencil skirt.
Kosibah Creations site map
For more information about the stunning range of figure-enhancing couture gowns from Kosibah Creations, news about our activities, pictures and testimonials from real brides' experiences of working with us, and some of the reasons why our clients choose Kosibah Creations, please follow these links:
Kosibah Creations Home PageDesigner wedding dresses, evening and formal day gowns from Kosibah Creations Couture Bridal and Evening wear |
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Secrets of coutureSecrets of couture: how a designer wedding dress is created |
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Yemi O by KosibahYemi O by Kosibah: fashion forward, affordable couture from Kosibah Creations Couture |
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Couture accessoriesCouture accessories that complement our designer wedding dresses and gowns |
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Video footage of Kosibah Creations: Kosibah Creations designs on the catwalk at Boston Fashion Week |
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Video footage of Kosibah Creations: Kosibah Creations bridal wear on the catwalk at Kulture2Couture at London's Victoria & Albert museum |
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Video footage of Kosibah Creations: Yemi O range of evening wear on the catwalk at Kulture2Couture at London's Victoria & Albert museum |
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Video footage of Kosibah Creations: Interview with Yemi Osunkoya, the designer behind the Kosibah Creations label (part 1) |
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Video footage of Kosibah Creations: Interview with Yemi Osunkoya, the designer behind the Kosibah Creations label (part 2) |
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Video footage of Kosibah Creations: Interview with Yemi Osunkoya and footage from the catwalk show at Glasgow Fashion Week |
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Video footage of Kosibah Creations: Rafia interview with Yemi Osunkoya of Kosibah Creations (as shown on Ben TV) |
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