Wed Magazine - July 2011

Welcome to the World of KOSIBAH
scratch by a team of seamstress-
es or by the designer. The pro-
cess of making couture gowns
is tedious and time consuming,
but in designing a bespoke/ cou-
ture gown –the sky is the limit.
Thus, it is a bride’s personal
decision to have such a gown
and the price tag that comes
with it is an agreement between
the bride and designer. Since the
majority of my clients require
bridal wear, they also the value
of Couture and appreciate the
amount of work that goes into it
and most importantly they can
afford a bespoke gown.

al-Gown that shows classical restrained sophistication, regardless of size, height, colour, age can be a KOSIBAH Bride.

Q. What more can we xpect from Yemi
Osunkoya in the
nearest future?

There is always more to expect
from me. The continuum of un-
paralleled excellence in my work
and designs that are still yet to
be created. I was recently select-
ed by the Assistant Press Secre-
tary to HRH: the Prince of Wales
to create the dress she will be
wearing to the Royal Wedding
of Prince Williams and Katherine
Middleton. The publicity
associated with this wedding
will get my design the most
coverage ever.

Currently, I also have a very strong internship program in my studio mostly working with 2nd and 3rd year fashion design students from universities across the UK. In doing this, I am passing on my first hand knowledge and techniques, thus, giving back to my industry.

Q. Do you have a particular favorite
wedding gown out
of your numerous
designs?

No, all my gowns are so different and reflect the personalities of each one of my client, so it is difficult to say which one is a favorite. Categorically, it is like asking a parent, which is their favorite child? However, I have had the opportunity to design the most amazing gowns that have been displayed at some crème de la crème venues.