BROAD SPECTACLE>>> Banke Kuku (Banke Kuku Textiles) / face of broadwayz

Broadwayz >>>

Ok! let's talk about Banke Kuku who seems to have full passion for what she's doing at the moment.

For those that may not know Banke Kuku; She is an Award winning textiles designer who fuses traditional west-African and Western-eclectic inspiration to create intricate, unique and luxurious fabrics for interiors, soft furnishings and fashion. Her design aesthetic comes together in a striking kaleidoscope of colour and vibrancy.

Synopsis >>>

 Banke is a Nigerian textiles designer, she founded her self-named company in 2011 (Banke Kuku Textiles). She was Born in Lagos, but moved to the United Kingdom at the age of eight. She graduated from Central St Martins College and then Chelsea College of Art and Design, having studies textiles, subsequently authoring a book on the Nigerian textiles industry. This cultural fusion heavily influences her bold patterns, resulting in statement prints with captivating impact. After interning at a number of international fashion houses, she subsequently launched her brand. Banke who's got extensive experience in the textiles industry was Nicknamed the ‘Queen of Colour’, Banke’s prints have been described as ‘exquisite pieces of art’ by one of the world’s most influential trend forecasters, Lidewij Edelkoort.
In 2014, she was selected from thousands of applicants to win Triumph’s

‘Women in Making’ competition for female creatives. She was selected by a judging panel which included such fashion stalwarts as Roksanda Ilincic and Sophia Webster.
To date, her key inspiration has been the explosion of life and colour in her native west-African tropical rain-forest (the Niger Delta), and she has weaved these designs into luxury fabrics and textures to create a unique, striking aesthetic. Her pieces are intense, quirky and elegant. The resultant intrepid designs, through collaborations with fashion houses including Duro Olowu, Jewel by Lisa, Virgos Lounge and Lot78, have been worn by the likes of Michelle Obama, singer Kelis and Catt Sadler. >> Source

 Accomplishments >>>

*She's being featured in Italia vogue and as a result have Franca Sozzani visit her studio!

*She's being featured around the world in publications such as Forbes, vogue, Elle decorations, The times UK, This Day Nigeria, The nation Nigeria, etc

*She took part in Millan furniture fair. 

*Stocked in the world’s best stores cuture lab, Selfridges.

Inspiration >>>

 She's inspired by nature, people, buildings and her surrounding.

BROADWAYZ:  Advice for someone reading this! 

You should have a mentor that has gotten to where you wanna go, stay focus and believe strongly in yourself and please you must know what God’s purpose for your life is. Above all have passion and character in the line of business you have chosen.

Success is certain!

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