FINALIST OF THE 2019 LVMH PRIZE

KENNETH IZEby Kenneth Izedonmwen

At KENNETH IZE, the focus is on reinterpreting examples of Nigerian craft to create an original perspective on luxury production within textile and fashion.
They work with a community of weavers, and also with a variety of artisan and design groups across Nigeria.
The label is devoted to the long established traditions of craft and local artisanship, merging a contemporary design aesthetic and new production skills with a specifically local handcraft practice.
There is the strong belief that in exploring and nurturing existing cultures, one opens up an exciting territory for creating and inspiring future traditions.