My Favourite Brand

NKWO

In 2007 Nkwo Onwuka burst onto the scene with her first ever collection that debuted at the V&A museum. It captured the eyes of many and led to her award win for best designer after several long years of experimenting with techniques and delving deeper into her Nigerian roots.

In 2012, Nkwo Onwuka continued to exceed our expectations and founded her own brand, NKWO. The artisanal brand puts natural resources at the forefront of every intricate detail and innovative design as part of Nigeria’s sustainable fashion movement. As a brand, their primary goal is to reduce textile waste, and they achieve that by upcycling materials such as denim and cotton. 

NKWO uses the concept of restoration and reduction to highlight tradition value systems that have been corrupted by fast fashion. And as the rate of pollution continues to rise at an alarming rate, consumers are drawn to NKWO’s collections as each garment expresses a strong commitment to the preservation of our environment and conveys a vivid story.

The brand fuses traditional techniques like beading, embroidery, dying and weaving with modernised designs and works directly with artisans and local makers to bring significant change.