Yemi Kosibah Black Bridal and Wedding Dress Designer NY

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Meet the one and only Yemi Kosibah, the talented Nigerian African American bridal and wedding dress designer based in New York who has been in the wedding industry for decades.

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The Yemi Kosibah label is an exclusive fashion brand that specializes in figure enhancing bridal, evening and formal day wear using exquisite fabrics. Owned and operated by Nigerian award-winning designer, Yemi Osunkoya, the brand was established in London in 1991 and named in honor of his mother. In September 2016, he relocated to New York.

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Serving all of London and New York for over two decades, Kosibah has stunned Black Brides, Afro Caribbean and African American brides with the most fabulous, figure enhancing, artfully created couture and contemporary wedding gowns.

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Known for using subtle African influences combined with the use of corsetry and boned bodice to recreate the classical and elegant hourglass figure that curve and shape the bride, Kosibah's designs are often recognizable as this is their signature silhouette.

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"I’m inspired to develop an ideal shape for every one of my clients, and achieve that with my corseted gowns with fabulous boned bodices, hand-ruching and draping, that lead the eye to a slim waistline resulting in a structured, yet comfortable gown with the Wow factor." - Yemi Kosibah.

The Yemi Kosibah brand has bagged multiple awards in the industry including the Diamond Recognition from National Weddings UK, September 2005 and Bridal Designer of the Year, 2002 and 2004, Mahogany Bridal Awards. Celebrated clients include Louise Rose, Miss World Agbani Darego, Stephanie Benson, Sheila Ferguson formerly of the Three Degrees, Hollywood actress Indra Ové and more.

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Yemi describes the Kosibah bride as a discerning professional woman who is accustomed to luxury products of the highest standards and who has a strong sense of style and wants a gown a little different from the norm without compromising on taste and/or elegance.

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And we describe him as one of the legends of the bridal wear industry or collectively the legend of the wedding industry.

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Here are some great reviews from other Afro Caribbean brides who are clients of the Kosibah brand:

"I felt more gorgeous than I have ever felt before ... his corsetry skills are amazing: he can take inches off your waist" - Jacqui

"I was truly impressed by the professionalism and attention to detail. The outcome was truly magnificent" - Temi

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Kosibah has the perfect dress for every black bride and all gowns are designed and handcrafted in the United Kingdom. It's a global brand but the clientele is particularly well represented in the United Kingdom, West and South Africa, United States of America and the Caribbean. The team at Kosibah is committed to providing exceptional customer service and meticulous attention to detail. Yemi himself is based in the states after moving from London a while back.

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Black Brides, African American and Afro Caribbean brides, to book your appointments or make your enquiries, complete the form on this page to contact them directly. Otherwise, visit Yemi Kosibah Bridal and Wedding Dress Designer website or social page to find out more about them.

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