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Bunmi Koko
Bunmi Koko was a Luxury Fashion Brand, based in London, England. Creative Director Bunmi Olaye and partner Francis Udom founded Bunmi Koko in 2009.〔Torr, Beth. "London Fashion Week A/W11: Bunmi Koko @ Vauxhall Fashion Scout | Londonist." Londonist: London News, Food, Arts & Events. 26 June 2011. Web. 27 June 2011. 〕〔 The name was inspired by the designer’s first name ‘Bunmi’ (which means 'God gave me') and the nickname given to her by her partner Francis; "Koko" (meaning my other half’). The two phrases joined to mean, "God gave me my other half."〔"From Oil Rigs to High Fashion." Press & Journal. 11 June 2010. Web. 〕
== History ==
Based in London, the brand designs stem from Bunmi's and Francis’ Nigerian/Scottish heritage.〔 Bunmi Koko also stresses "diversity and inclusion" as part of their mission statement.〔"Our Mission." Bunmi Koko. Web. 6 June 2011. 〕 The joint work of Bunmi and Francis has resulted in the creation of Longitudinal Caissons: a new method of creating tubular silhouettes in fabric.〔"Bunmi Olaye Designer Biography." Bunmi Koko. Web. 7 June 2011. 〕〔〔Keepile, Karabo. "Clothes as Beautiful Inside as They Are outside." Mail & Guardian. 6 July 2010. Web. 〕 In addition to that, print technology is a key strength and unique selling point for the brand. This is due to the fusion of Bunmi’s fashion skills and Francis’ engineering skills, resulting in innovative and structured designs which caught the attention of a growing number of celebrities including former Spice Girl Mel B, Michelle Obama, members of Destiny's Child, top fashion writers like award-winning Fashion Director of The Telegraph, Hilary Alexander. In the second year, The Bunmi Koko brand became one of the most talked about emerging brands.〔"Company Profile" Bunmi Koko. Web. 6 June 2011. 〕 In December 2011, Bunmi resigned from her role as the Creative Director of Bunmi Koko in order to take a break from the limelight to pursue other personal interests.
In January 2012, Bunmi Koko Ltd stopped trading and the company was eventually dissolved by Companies House in August 2013.〔http://www.360nobs.com/2011/12/what-will-happen-to-fashion-label-“bunmi-koko”/〕〔Bunmi Olaye〕
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