LOOKBOOK: Kemkemstudio//Survival of the Fittest

Set against the backdrop of rustic surroundings, Kemkemstudio's "Survival of the fittest" look book for her aso-oke [woven cloth] and ankara [African Print] pieces certainly made us stop and stare. There's nothing quite like a designer who can pre-empt what you're in the mood for and execute it so brilliantly. We love her fun edgy pieces, classic clean lines, and her penchant for scrumptious details. We officially can't get enough of Kemkemstudio's pandora box of treasures. We desperately hope she'll include detail shots in her upcoming look books, but while we wait, here's a closer look at the pieces in this one:

Mini crumpled shorts with an aso-oke waistband and a hand painted jacket:

A classic dress done in aso-oke with an embellished neckline:

Love the cute peter pan collar, the pockets and the artful combination of prints:

A very innovative aso-oke [bodice and waist] + ankara shorts make up Kemkemstuido's fusion romper:

Classic Kemkemstudio embellished print dresses:

The invasion of ruffled chiffon:

Oh, did we mention that we LOVE the styling and the photography? Because we certainly do. That said, we'll take the green and purple pieces to go, please.

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CONNECT WITH KEMKEMSTUDIO:

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Phone [Lagos, Nigeria]: 0807 293 3179

E-mail: oguntosin_k (at) yahoo.com

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LOOKBOOK: Kemkemstudio//The Great Gatsby

Borrowing inspiration from the 1920s  - the era of fabulous flapper dresses designed to swish and sway - Kemkemstudio's "The Great Gatsby" collection is a stunning modern re-interpretation. While there are clear nods to the era (hair, socks + pumps, shape), each piece is ultra modern, capturing the essence of  sophistication and playfulness in turn. Detail shots would've made this lookbook that much more stunning but from what we can see, the netting, embellished necklines, sheer panels, print, and lace make this collection fit for what Kemmy Oguntosin of Kemkemstudio calls "the new woman of the millennium" - the embodiment of strength, beauty and femininity.

Brilliant, BRILLIANT work! Kemkemstudio has certainly spiced things up in Lagos' fashion scene and has everything it takes to maintain a commendable brand. We're definitely in LOVE! We blogged about the debut of this limited edition collection for Temple Muse here, as some of you may recall. Be sure to head on over to Temple Muse to get your fix!

Which is your favorite piece?

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Photos:

Many thanks to Kemmy Oguntosin for sending them to us.

Event Love: Kemkemstudio @ Temple Muse [Sat., June 26, 2010]

This past weekend, Kemmy Oguntosin of Kemkemstudio unveiled her exclusively for Temple Muse collection, "The Great Gatsby." Featuring dresses and separates done mostly in black and white print, the pieces are at once delicate and strong, playful and sophisticated, and abounding in the most charming details, including lace + sheer panels, ruching and netting.

This brand is certainly one to watch as Kemmy proves she's as fluent in aso-oke and ankara as she is in contemporary ready-to-wear. Enjoy these photos from the event:

Kemmy and Marylee Matucci of Momo

Model wears a piece from the Great Gatsby collection

A guest tries on an AMAZING piece from the Great Gatsby collection

Ijeoma Ndekwu (Fashion Editor, Bella Naija) and Stylist Omoyemi Akerele

A Kemkemstudio tie-dye piece

Terrence Sambo and Kemmy

Looks like it was a fun outing! Here's wishing Kemmy more success! If you're interested in any of the pieces, they're exclusively available at Temple Muse, Lagos.

See more of Kemkemstudio's work here.

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Photos courtesy of Kemmy Oguntosin