AFROCENTRIC DESIGNS BY KOSIBAH
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 couture
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.
"I was truly impressed by the professionalism and attention to detail. The outcome was truly magnificent"
Temi
Real bride
Real bride
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.
"My curves were celebrated, I felt confident and beautiful. Yemi made me feel like I was his only client"
Claire
Real bride
Real bride
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.
"I felt more gorgeous than I have ever felt before ... his corsetry skills are amazing: he can take inches off your waist"
Jacqui
Real bride
Real bride
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.
"I can't stop looking at myself in that fabulous dress - He made me look like a goddess."
Rosemary
Evening wear client
Evening wear client
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.
"Words cannot express how thankful I am ... I looked stunning if i may say so myself ... thank you, thank you, thank you. So many people have been raving about the dress - it was a hit!"
Real bride Bukky
Lagos, Dec 2009
Lagos, Dec 2009
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.
"His professionalism and expertise keep me coming back for more. His creations are truly one of a kind"
Cheryl Mayfield-Brown
Wedding co-ordinator
Wedding co-ordinator
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
"Thank you so much for the wonderful gown you created for me. It was fantastic that you designed something which suited me from my own choice of fabric. My dress was and still is the talk of the wedding."
Mother of the bride
July 2010
July 2010
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
"From the moment I saw you and all of your beautiful dresses and designs I knew that I wanted you to make my dress. I truly treasured the opportunity to have a dress made especially for me, you made me feel like a princess"
Chona
Real bride
Real bride
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.
"He just knows how to mould clothes to your body ... no matter what size she is, she looks curvaceous."
Sherry Dixon
Editor, Pride Magazine
Editor, Pride Magazine
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.
"I was truly impressed by the professionalism and attention to detail. The outcome was truly magnificent"
Temi
Real bride
Real bride
Aso-oke and silk dupion ballgown
Elo
Strapless ballgown with empire line aso-oke bodice, silk dupion fishtail skirt.
"My curves were celebrated, I felt confident and beautiful. Yemi made me feel like I was his only client"
Claire
Real bride
Real bride
Aso-oke and silk dupion ballgown
Elo
Strapless ballgown with empire line aso-oke bodice, silk dupion fishtail skirt.
"I felt more gorgeous than I have ever felt before ... his corsetry skills are amazing: he can take inches off your waist"
Jacqui
Real bride
Real bride
Swiss lace and duchesse satin ballgown
Tolu
Strapless sweetheart bodice featuring satin hand ruching. Detachable collar and flaired hemline.
"I can't stop looking at myself in that fabulous dress - He made me look like a goddess."
Rosemary
Evening wear client
Evening wear client
Swiss lace and duchesse satin ballgown
Tolu
Strapless sweetheart bodice featuring satin hand ruching. Detachable collar and flaired hemline.
"Words cannot express how thankful I am ... I looked stunning if i may say so myself ... thank you, thank you, thank you. So many people have been raving about the dress - it was a hit!"
Real bride Bukky
Lagos, Dec 2009
Lagos, Dec 2009
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.
"His professionalism and expertise keep me coming back for more. His creations are truly one of a kind"
Cheryl Mayfield-Brown
Wedding co-ordinator
Wedding co-ordinator
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.
"Thank you so much for the wonderful gown you created for me. It was fantastic that you designed something which suited me from my own choice of fabric. My dress was and still is the talk of the wedding."
Mother of the bride
July 2010
July 2010
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.
"From the moment I saw you and all of your beautiful dresses and designs I knew that I wanted you to make my dress. I truly treasured the opportunity to have a dress made especially for me, you made me feel like a princess"
Chona
Real bride
Real bride
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.
"He just knows how to mould clothes to your body ... no matter what size she is, she looks curvaceous."
Sherry Dixon
Editor, Pride Magazine
Editor, Pride Magazine
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.
"I was truly impressed by the professionalism and attention to detail. The outcome was truly magnificent"
Temi
Real bride
Real bride
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