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Kenneth Ize
Nigerian fashion designer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kenneth Ize (born October 5, 1990) is a Nigerian fashion designer.[1] He is the founder of Kenneth Ize, an eponymous fashion brand, known for its use of traditional West African fabrics and craftsmanship.[2]
Early life and education
Ize was born in Lagos, Nigeria. At the age of four, he moved to Austria with his family.[3] At the University of Applied Arts Vienna, Ize studied fashion and was mentored by designers Bernhard Willhelm and Hussein Chalayan. After graduating in 2013, Ize launched his label at Lagos Fashion Week but took a two-year hiatus to pursue a master's degree before relaunching in 2015.[4]
Career
Ize's work focuses on the use of Aso Oke, a traditional Nigerian fabric woven by local artisans. Ize collaborates with weavers and design groups across Nigeria. His designs often feature technicolor suiting and androgynous looks, which he says pay homage to his Pan-African heritage.[5]
In 2019, Ize was a finalist for the LVMH Prize and introduced a womenswear line.[6] He made his Paris Fashion Week debut in February 2020, with models Imaan Hammam and Naomi Campbell participating in the show.[7][8] In 2021, he also collaborated with Maison Karl Lagerfeld.[9]
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