Accessories: Ugo’s Oilcloth Bags
How trendy are Ugo’s oilcloth bags, and so practical too given a day like today’s wet weather! Oilcloth or PVC coated fabrics have been popular with designers like Cath Kidston and Orla Kiely whose distinctive patterned bags and accessories are highly sort after fashion accessories. Ugo is the brainchild of Ugonna Hosten, an accessories designer living in London, UK. Ugonna was born in Nigeria, moving to the UK in 1989 and is inspired by uplifting and expressive traditions, including the African tradition of storytelling and through her products seeks to convey the joy, beauty, strength, and richness of African art and culture inviting her clientele to engage on a deeper level.
[Image credits: Ugo]
Before launching her fashion accessories label, Ugonna initially started out studying Criminology going on to work in the Civil Service but eventually left this career pathway in 2007 to follow her interest in fashion, retraining at the London College of Fashion where she developed her portfolio of designs and what she calls ‘Afro-Pop’ , a fun relaxed approach to fashion accessories that is design-led and inspired by her African culture. Handcrafted in the UK by a team of skilled specialists, Ugonna’s fabric finishes give a new lease of life to the vibrant prints of wax cloth fabrics, synonymous with Africa. The high gloss finish applied to the fabric not only makes the bags waterproof but intensifies the colours to create a truly striking product. The current Love is Love collection sees five styles across three print ways, in purses, totes, and rucksacks for men and women.
…Ugo brings a fresh perspective to modern African style
Additional information sourced from:
www.2010lab.tv
Additional details:
Production the website priced at: £10-£100
For further information about Ugo visit: www.ugosboutique.com
