Skills/Bio –
Kosibah Creations is an exclusive brand specialising in figure enhancing bridal, evening and formal daywear.

Yemi Osunkoya the designer behind the label is among a select few designers of African descent flying the flag internationally. He is available for consultations/fittings by appointment from his studio in London or on scheduled visits to Lagos, Abuja and the East and West coasts of USA.

Yemi established the Kosibah Creations label in London in 1991 and named the company in honour of his mother. The name Cosiba comes from the Republic of Benin and is the day name of a female child born on a Sunday.

The team at Kosibah Creations is committed to providing exceptional quality of service and meticulous attention to detail. The designs, made from individual body measurements, use luxurious fabrics, sumptuous embellishments and couture techniques. They appeal to discerning clients who are accustomed to luxury products of the highest standards. Truly a global brand, but the clientele is particularly well represented in the UK, West and South Africa, USA and the Caribbean. All gowns are designed and made in the UK.

Among the awards that Kosibah Creations and Yemi have won are:
• Diamond Recognition from National Weddings UK, Sep 2005
• Bridal Designer of the Year, 2002 and 2004, Mahogany Bridal Awards
• Highly Commended, National Wedding Show, March 2002

Fashion Diversity Honorary Award September 2008

Celebrated clients include Ms Dawn Butler MP Ms Dianne Abbott MP, Louise Rose, leading actress of Universal film Life & Lyrics, Alesha Dixon, Sheila Ferguson formerly of the Three Degrees, Hollywood actress Indra Ové,former Miss World Agbani Darego, and singer Stephanie Benson. Kosibah Creations’ clientele is truly worldwide, although particularly represented in the UK, Nigeria and USA.

Kosibah Creations specialise in contemporary and elegant couture bridal, evening and formal daywear using luxurious fabrics and sumptuous embellishments. Yemi’s signature use of corsetry and boned bodices cleverly recreates the classical and elegant hourglass figure, producing gowns that curve, shape and flatter the wearer. All gowns are made to measure and made to order.