Couture
Corner: KIBONEN DRAWS INSPIRATION FROM HER NATIVE LAND
Kibonen Nfi, the Cameroonian born fashion
designer who now resides in New York, United States is well known for her edgy
twisted traditional style. The Fashion Institute of technology graduate’s designs
are targeted at young professionals, Savvy consumers and mature clients who
understand the intricacy and style of her creations.
Setting up her fashion business, Kirette
Couture, in the fast pace city of New York wasn’t much of a struggle as most of
the materials needed to get the business running could easily be acquired and
as well as getting a proper location didn’t pose a major threat.
Kibonen’s signature style is mainly
inspired by the “toghu”- a colourful and intricately embroidered robe typically
worn on special occasions by the people of Cameroon’s Western Highlands region.
The free spirited, fun loving and
adventurous Cameroonian designer hopes to change the face of the fashion
industry in her native land. In 2011 she teamed with fellow countryman David
Nso a model and actor to initiate a concept that entailed searching for a super
model who could make a difference and one who could be a role model that young Cameroonians
could look up too. Apart from designing clothes Kibonen is also an image
consultant and events co-ordinator.
The Cameroonian designer formally headed the
Sales team at Xerox Cameroon and also led the technical and Administration teams. During the
period April 2006 she was appointed Sales co-ordinator at P&G Prestige
Products where she ensured sales targets where attained. After acquiring the
relevant selling knowledge and skill Kibonen went on to fully focusing on her
childhood dream of becoming a designer.
Faith removes limitations, and Kibonen
never in a single moment doubted or traded what she loved and understood the
most, and to be frank as an individual why should you limit yourself?
Circumstances or no circumstances if you aspire to be a fashion designer go for
it.
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