FINALIST OF THE 2025 LVMH PRIZE

Tolu Cokerby Tolu Coker

Tolu Coker, a British-Nigerian designer and multi-disciplinary artist, founded her eponymous brand in 2021 to redefine luxury through sustainability, inclusivity and cultural preservation. Rooted in her heritage and inspired by a family history of social activism, the brand embodies reformative luxury, merging quality tailoring, craftsmanship and cultural storytelling. Tolu Coker blends traditional techniques such as batik, loom weaving and hand-embroidery with innovative technologies, creating collections that bridge past and future. Beyond fashion, the brand’s multidisciplinary projects – spanning exhibitions, films, and global initiatives – challenge industry norms, transforming luxury into a platform for equity, heritage, and impactful design with a lasting social mission.