K I K O L O K O E
Kikolokoe is a fashion brand started by a ex- UK dance champion who quickly moved into costume design at a very young age dressing World Champion dance friends years before even studying for a fashion degree.
Top Left: Couture sponsored by Swarovski, Top Right: US Open Swing Dance Champion; Susan Kirklin, Bottom Right: US Open Swing Dance Champions; Jordan Frisbee & Tatiana Mollmann
Honoured to dress multiple World Champions, here are just a few favourite performances from the US Open Swing Dance Championships from over the years.
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Upon graduating with a first class degree from Ravensbourne University in London, the final collection was sponsored by Swarovski leading the fashion legend Dame Vivienne Westwood to request a meet as well as other brands.
Won the Ravensbourne prize for professional practice leading to representing the university at the Keen Angels Young Entrepreneur finals at Arsenal Emirates, which meant being chosen as the top 6 young business brains in the south of England.
Gained experience from working on clothing for the X factor and singers via Julien Macdonald while still a student. This coupled with investment from an ITV producer and his entrepreneurial son. It made sense to launch a celebrity brand in Mayfair, while also working on bespoke pieces for public figures and performers such as Jessie J, Kimberly Wyatt, Alesha Dixon and many more for her own name label.
When developing the costumes for the Queens Coronation for Julien Macdonald. Nottingham Trent University reached out to become a regular industry specialist lecturer to work on different projects mentoring, teaching and developing students through research, design, pattern cutting, manufacturing and assessing students work to provide feedback at the end of each module.
Nick Holland founder of the brand Pretty Green with Oasis front man Liam Gallagher asked to work and help develop a brand for bass guitarist Rick Savage of rock legends 'Def Leppard'. This opportunity allowed the chance to provide consultancy and skills for garment development, production, stagewear, development and execution for brand promotion. This project led to securing collabs with Levyy Leather launching a collab that created the iconic Def Leppard crystal guitar straps that became a staple in the tour wardrobe.
Images of Daniel Hanson Collabs with Sex Skateboards & Paul Smith
Recently created visuals for collections and market materials with Nicholas Hanson the Creative Director of Daniel Hanson the most Luxurious dressing gown company in the world. The exclusive design house has testimonials from Sir Elton John and Harrods and the brand are fortunate to have a coveted spot on Savile Row, the most famous and luxurious street for tailoring in the world.
Gaining the honour to work on collab projects such as Sex Skateboards, Paul Smith and their annual Harrods seasonal collection.