Every Black Designer Showing & Presenting At London Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2024 | Essence

Designer Angel Nokonoko who founded his London-based NOK NOK is another CSM graduate. Before launching his brand, he was cutting his teeth at Christian Dior and Galliano gaining knowledge on running a brand. Nokonoko’s designs are inspired by subcultures of music and art like punk rock, hip hop, skateboarding, and more. He works with denim often speaking to another facet of his background–he previously freelanced at Tommy Hilfiger and worked with the brand’s denim.

SABIRAH – February 16 

SABIRAH, founded by Deborah Latouche in 2020 is a modest luxury brand for all women. Latouche was a celebrity stylist before launching her brand and felt that it was time to do something new. This personal project was prompted by Latouche wanting clothing that actually suits her as a Muslim woman. She works with sustainable fabrics and makes small quantities of pieces to limit waste.

Ahluwalia – February 17 

Ahluwalia was founded by Indian-Nigerian designer Priya Ahluwalia. She often pulls inspiration from the intersections of her cultures as well as the intersections between “near and far, past and present,” as said on her brand’s site. The designer also works with limited quantities of fabrics, often upcycling and using patchwork techniques to limit waste. Her eponymous brand has grown exponentially since her launching in 2018 as her brand is now a multi-award winning label. 

LABRUM London – February 17

LABRUM London was founded by designer Foday Dumbuya in 2014. The word “labrum” is Latin for “having an edge.” Dumbuya’s designs are inspired by his West African and British heritages. He tells stories through his work with simple silhouettes brought to life with the vibrancy of his West African roots. 

EASTWOOD DANSO – February 17 

Eastwood Danso founded his eponymous label in 2016 while still in high school. Danso modeled in Samuel Ross’ 2016 collection and others while he built the arc of his business. The Ghanaian-British designer’s works emulate and touch on facets of his British-Ghanaian background, he also fuses politics and intertwines each of these subjects into wearable streetwear silhouettes. He’s worked with brands like Nike and Converse and ventured to school at CSM. 

SAUL NASH – February 18 

Saul Nash founded his eponymous label in 2018 after graduating from the Royal College of Art in 2018 and CSM in 2015 where he studied Performance Design. Nash was a dancer and choreographer before venturing into designing a brand. The designer won the International Woolmark Prize in 2022 and the Queen Elizabeth II award for British Design also in 2022. His designs are inspired by his affinity for movement as he creates pieces that are a healthy balance between luxury and athleisure. 

Abigail Ajobi – February 18 

AbigailAjobi founded her namesake brand in 2020. Ajobi creates pieces to address social issues happening throughout the world with print-based designs. She has a strong focus on sustainability and solely makes small quantities of pieces with deadstock fabrics. The designer often donates to charities with parts of her profit from collections as well.