Buki Akomolafe
Germany
Buki Akomolafe is a Berlin womenswear label of the German-Nigerian designer of the same name. It makes handmade garments from organic and fair-trade textiles with a touch of androgyny.
| Designer and founder | Buki Akomolafe |
|---|---|
| Based in | Berlin, Germany |
| Category | Womenswear |
| Collections | One per year |
| Materials | Organic and fair-trade textiles |
What is Buki Akomolafe?
Buki Akomolafe is a womenswear label named after its designer, who is German-Nigerian, was born in Nigeria and lives in Berlin. Paper magazine describes the label as using eco-friendly fabrics with a touch of androgyny, and the designer calls herself "Afropean".
Products and positioning
The garments are handmade in Berlin. The magazine lists the following pieces:
- Skirts and jogger-style trousers
- Button-down shirts and blazers
- Bomber jackets
- Some reversible garments
- Handbags made from production scrap
How it is made
The designer works with organic and fair-trade textiles, offers made-to-order pieces and releases one collection a year.
Why it matters
The label is an example of a small independent Berlin brand whose business model rests on made-to-order production, a single annual collection and the reuse of production scrap. It also reflects the designer's own description of herself as Afropean, bringing together German and Nigerian backgrounds in a womenswear label.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Buki Akomolafe?
Buki Akomolafe is a German-Nigerian designer who was born in Nigeria and lives in Berlin, where her womenswear label is based.
What does Buki Akomolafe make?
The label makes womenswear such as skirts, trousers, shirts, blazers and bomber jackets, plus handbags from production scrap.