‘Let Their Luxury Define You’- Handbags by Ozakii London
Posted on Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 at 8:31 PMBy Ijeoma Ndekwu
They say you can tell a man from his shoes, but is this the same with women and our purses? What would a Tote say of a lady, or an Envelope clutch, or the Robin layered skirt bag by Ozakii London? Ngozi Uchea the designer behind the young accessory brand hopes her bags tell of a women in search of sophistication and luxury with a sassy hip edge.
A graduate of the prestigious Royal College of Art in London with a double MA, and with a first Degree from London College of Fashion in Fashion Design and Technology, Ngozi Uchea’s passion for embroidered textile and directional fabrics have attracted the attention of fashion and interior designers like Emmanuel Ungaro, Kenzo, Versace and Frank Usher.
Influenced by her ready-to-wear pattern skills and textile design experience, In 2006, she branched into luxury fashion accessories and launched Ozakii London. “With this label I didn’t want to create handbags just for the practicality of carrying a handbag, there are already too many great quality bags in the market fulfilling that need. No! I wanted to create accessories with a difference, ones you can dress-up or down, bags that women can have great fun wearing and accessorizing. Or as one customer puts it, “pimping it or un-pimping it” Ngozi commented. And her bags allow for the woman to do exactly that! From the detachable Ozakii charm which can be used to accessorise other outfits and handbags to the Swarovski crystal jeweled cuffs which can be worn on the wrist.
Its her love for unique and luxurious materials combined with the exquisite craftsmanship of her team of London based specialist that ensure her handbags are made in the finest quality, as she infuses exotic leathers with dazzling jewels, zip details, crystals and gems which make them the perfect complement to ready-to-wear and glamorous couture.
Ngozi Uchea
Ozakii London collections are regularly showcased at international Fashion Weeks, in Paris, London, Milan, Barcelona and Singapore. And past publications include; Style America, British Vogue, Drapers, Aspire, Pride, OK Dubai and The Times Singapore. The collection is now exclusively available in UK, Ireland, Italy, France, Greece, Spain, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore. Their EBoutique will be opening in August 2010.
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T: +44(0) 207 289 2467
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Credits: Photographs by Karin Holm; Styled by Ngozi Uchea
Tags: designer bags, Ngozi Uchea, Ozakii London
not feeling any of this but more grease to the designer’s elbow
yay! first! lol
k, cool purses!
1st 2 comment, hopefully!
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! lol! Nyce bags though!
IF I SAY I DONT LIKE THEM…WILL THAT SOUND MEAN?
WAY TOO MCUH FRILLS, POCKETS OR SOMETHING GOING ON IN EACH BAG.
ESP THOSE ONES WITH LAYERS….THEY LOOK CHEAP…SORRY.
BUT WELL DONE MY NIGERIAN SISTER
hmm.just there
Why do I think the bags are really cool? Could use a little less “blings” but I really like them. Different strokes for different folks I guess. Good Luck!
nice collections.
Clearly not for the faint hearted. I love your pieces girl.
I love this collection! Pics 1, 3 and 6 especially! Well done….
Nice bags…nothing different from what’s already on the stands in store…like we’ve bought everything in Saks yet? Kudos for effort.
ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. Cheap.
nice models, ok bags.
Nice bags but so that you capture a chic market, go simple..here less is more
first is the best from the rest
good job! i wouldn’t wear any of them, but kudos to Ngozi
I think she did a great job with the collection, yes they may seem like styles u know, but she adds a little something. I love young entrepreneurs good job girl! And the sky is ur limit.
I think i need to open a graduation gift register o, i love the bags…..
Nice Models….Very impressed with the effort…But the bags look very generic…there really is not extremely special…I agree with the previous comments..Less is definately more..less bling, more unique designs..
lovely!!!!!! where can i get these
I must first commend Ngozi;she tried…but the bags aren’t fantastic… They look pretty cheap!
Beautiful bags and beautiful pictures
uche, sorry to say but these bags r not nice at all…they look really cheap. i’m a guy and
trust me i wont want any of my sisters carryin these kinda bags…with all ur time in london?!
1. the bags look cheap…
2. her weave/ wig looks bad…
Sorry to be the blunt bearer of bad news!
Models look nice but the bags look cheap..just my 2 cents!
overembellished = tacky
Ozakii is very far from luxury, going by what I can see here. Try quirky. Dont be offended, I mean well. Have a look at Mulberry’s bayswater bag or the somerset tote, luxury is more in this direction. Simple yet chic. There is too much going on with your designs.
Thanks for the explanations. I’ve bought one today in Saint Jean Cap Ferrat et I wanted to know more about it… So beautiful and thanks for presentation!
very well.