Accessories: Buki Akib The Wives Luxury Bag Collection for Darkroom
[Image credits: Buki Akib, Fela, The Wives Bag Collection – Darkroom]
Continuing to draw inspiration from Fela Kuti, Nigerian knitwear designer Buki Akib has launched a luxury collection of bags inspired by the legendary singer’s 27 wives. Exclusive to London store, Darkroom; Fela, The Wives is a follow up to Buki’s acclaimed menswear collection, previously featured on the site here.
Designed to capture the individuality and essence of the Wives, the bags feature Buki’s signature use of pattern, texture, and colour, and are made using traditional Yoruba handwoven textiles, combined with leatherwork from South Western Nigeria. Details such as the long sensuous fringing on the Sandra bag and the playful tasseled pompoms on the Funmilayo bag add a touch of the flamboyance and extravagance that Fela Kuti was known for.
Additional information:
The Wives Collection is priced at: £186-£237
For further information about Buki Akib visit: www.bukiakib.com
To purchase the bags visit: www.darkroomlondon.com
