The all new summer/spring collection of extremely stylish Nigerian born UK-based designer, Emmy Collins is here

Emmy Collins is an avant-garde and versatile designer who is rapidly gaining a reputation for making garments that cut a real dash in a jaded fashion industry.

With clothes characterized by sharp, funky tailoring and a fresh, startling approach to colour, Emmy is beginning to establish himself as one of London’s most flamboyant designers in recent history. It has to be said – his signature pieces are not for the faint hearted. Think of the badass flair and original style of seminal artists – Jimmy Hendrix, Al Green, Marvin Gaye, Fela Kuti, and more recently, Lenny Kravitz,Gwen Stephani – and then you will begin to get the picture.

Emmy has been described in the media as a natural and he describes his own work as never being in vogue therefore can never be out of vogue and he has designed clothes for singers, musicians and lately premiership Footballers particularly defender William Gallas. Jay Manuel of the Next American Super model fame has been spotted wearing Emmy Collins piece likewise Phil Colen of the rock group Def Leppard.

Emmy Collins is slated to make a big splash in New York this season as he has been slated to showcase his Spring Summer collection during the New York Fashion week. .

The Ade Bakare (Couture) London label has now become synonymous with classic yet modern fashion over the years. The label, which was started by Ade Bakare in 1991 has now grown to include other lines such as Shoes, Bags, Scarves and Jewellery.

This enables his ever loyal clientele to have the Ade Bakare complete look and experience.

The label, which attracts women from all walks of life; celebrities, royalty and the working lady, was set up in 1991 with the assistance of the Princes Youth Business Trust (PYBT). The Ready To Wear Collection sold to stores and boutiques across England, in places such as London, Guildford Esher, Amersham and. Sheffield, plus Scotland and the Channel Islands.

Some of the awards Ade Bakare has been honoured with include:

• 'National Student Bridal Design Award' (Jill Dent) 2nd place 1989
• 'Hearts Desire' category Brides Magazine Conde east publication, London 1998
• 'Business Man of the Year Award' (Western Union/Nat West) 1998
• Positive Image of Africa and Africans (Trumpet) 2000
• Outstanding Success in the British Fashion Industry (Integral Communications) 2000

The Ade Bakare Couture label is aimed at the sophisticated woman who likes to appear glamorous at all times. The label uses natural silk fabrics such as French dupion, georgette, chiffons, duchess
satins, lace and 'Gazar' which Add Bakare has become well-known for. Add Bakare designs capture the true spirit of the feminine form and are designed in a modern way, always giving his loyal clientele something new to look forward to. Ade Bakare continues to design for the label including the Jewellery line, staging fashion shows in England and abroad, lecturing at fashion colleges and seminars, writing on fashion for newspapers and magazines.

Deola Sagoe has given African fashion in the 21st century the most radical expression imaginable, from the deeply rooted African fabrics to perfectly matched accessories. Known for constantly fabulous designs, flawless color combination, attention to details, perfect finish and finesse, Deola Sagoe, also a two-time international award winner creates designs that truly celebrate Africa and Nigeria. Described as the African fashion designer who is ‘’best placed to interpret our cultural diversity and artistry, our earthiness and mystery, our colors warmth and passion of the African woman in her simplicity and elegance

Deola Sagoe has also participated in fashion shows in America, Europe and Africa alongside fashion enigmas like Donna Karen, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Channel and Missioni, and was the unassuming winner of the ‘’African Designs’’ and MNET/Anglo Gold African designs 2000 (nomination by Andre Leon Tally, US Vogue editor ). Her lines have also been modeled in major International beauty pageants, including Miss Universe. Other awards and recognitions include participation in Cape Town Fashion Week (2003), The Alta Roma Moda show in Rome (2004), award winner of the Platinum Quality Award at the 10th International Star Awards in Paris (2006), and the appointment of UN Designer for the Launch of UN World Food Programme & Health Pr’s new Global campaign: CatWALK THE WORLD-Fasion For Food!

Deola Sagoe ostensibly depicts earthly feminism in tasteful designs. Deola Sagoe refreshing exploration of that which is genuinely African evokes a subtle nostalgia for history by her favored use of hand woven fabrics, accessories like cowries, crystals, and beads, as well as the extensive use of gold. She is well-known for her dynamic signature high fashion pieces as well as vibrant prêt-a-porter collections featuring ethnocentric silhouettes for global appreciation.

Yemi Osunkoya is a Nigerian award winning designer. Yemi Osunkoya is the award winning designer behind the Kosibah Creations

A graduate of The Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, Yemi later studied at the Paris Academy of Fashion, London. Yemi established the Kosibah Creations label in London in 1991 and named the company in honor of his mother.

Yemi has won the following awards; Diamond Recognition from National Weddings UK, Sep 2005, Bridal Designer of the Year, 2002 and 2004, Mahogany Bridal Awards and Highly Commended, National Wedding Show, March 2002

Celebrated clients include Alesha Dixon, lead singer of Mis-teeq, Sheila Ferguson formerly of the Three Degrees, Hollywood actress Indra Ové, Miss World Agbani Darego, and singer Stephanie Benson. Kosibah Creations' designs use subtle African influences combined with Western styles to create contemporary and elegant couture bridal, evening and formal daywear.

Yemi lives in the UK where Kosibah Creations is based.