KIKI KAMANU AT THE FASHION MAVERICKS SHOW,FEBRUARY 2011
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Kiki Kamanu is the face of her eponymous label which was birthed when shebegan revitalizing her twin sister's clothes at age eleven. While with the Fordmodeling agency in Boston, she had the honor of modeling for severaldesigners including Chanel, and Gucci. Kiki received her education in Nigeria,the United States, and France; and her facility with languages has served herwell in travels across Europe and elsewhere. That Kiki is at home in anyculture - over 50 far flung destinations in 5 continents and counting - isreflected in the diversity of her creations. That she draws inspiration from amyriad of sources is evident in her skillful blending of styles, textures, andfabrics from around the globe. Italian leathers melt into elegant Thai andIndian silks with splashes of Dutch wax prints and intricate details handembroidered by West African artisans.To the benefit of fashion iconoclasts everywhere, Kiki left her role as acorporate event planner at the Harvard Medical School, to devote her energyto producing well-crafted exclusive creations while espousing the principles offair trade. Kamanu''s lively fashion fusions are available in limited editions fordiscerning men and women seeking superior personal style in casuals andformal wear. Her eclectic collections offer vibrant accessories including sassyshoes, totes and handbags.In under 2 years Kiki Kamanu's distinctive chic has been featured onrunways including Calabar Carnival, Lost in Lagos and Sleek. In March, she will show at the coveted ARISE Fashion Week. arisemagazine.net. She and/orher 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
