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August 4th, 2012
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ÒKUN brings African print to the Ocean – DESIGNER

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OKUN SS13 collection

ÒKUN is an African-inspired quality swimwear brand, forged out of the desire to communicate a new message in printed beachwear through the bold colours and language of African print.

Their SS13 collection is infused with the carefree confidence of newly independent West & Central Africa of the 60s & 70s and features traditional Congolese Kuba and Ghanaian Adinkra motifs alongside contemporary Nigerian prints which beautifully offset the detailed tailoring in their shorts.

ÒKUN is the Yoruba word for the Ocean and this trans-continental spirit underlines our dream of realising a contemporary pan-African fashion brand. This is the vision we proudly express on an international stage.

OKUN SS13 collection

OKUN SS13 collection

OKUN SS13 collection

OKUN SS13 collection

OKUN SS13 collection

Photos & Art direction: Philipe Galowich

Styling & Production: Zohaer Majhadi

Assistant: Anastasia Finders

Hair & Make up: Jacqueline Mikuta

Max Gregor & Leon Jackson at ICON

 

For more information:

www.okunswimwear.com

facebook.com/okunswimwear



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