INTERVIEW You have been in fashion for over two decades, tell us about your eponymous label, and how you have evolved since you started? Nikki Khiran Couture is a 25-yearold plus women’s wear brand, Her aesthetic sense is rooted in her African background, but a global Western influence is prevalent in her work. The NK woman connotes ELEGANCE, SENSUALITY AND MYSTERY; she is a modern woman, a global gipsy, sensual yet conservative, playful yet reserved, confidant and an ultimate lady. Our label started with made to measure garments for occasion wear and bridal wear, then I moved to Nigeria and realised there was a large gap in the market for ultra-feminine bohemian dresses, caftans, skirts and tops, so we started a line of ready to wear clothing for women that was incredibly wellreceived. What influences your collection and what inspires you every time and every day? My influences are a mix of African /Caribbean culture and middle Eastern fusion and inspired by colours, sights, music, culture, art and travel, and of course, beautiful fabrics. What is the theme of your latest collection, and what influenced it? The theme of my latest collection is ‘COLOUR ME BEAUTIFUL’ and is influenced by all the wonderful, beautiful women that I have had the privilege to clothe and style over the years. Beauty isn’t about the size of your hips, bust or waistline. It’s about an inner confidence that you exude, and the ability to project yourself positively, through 16 www.glamsquadmagazine.com
INTERVIEW the art of dressing, whether we like it or not, people will address you the way they see you dressed, so presentation is everything!!! How will you rate the African fashion industry? Are Africans talented enough, and can they compete internationally? The continent of Africa has terrific talent, but without the right projection, we are limited. Most African countries haven’t gotten to the place where the Government takes the fashion and entertainment industry serious. So without proper backing from banks and government bodies, we are limited in the growth of the sector. Two issues have changed the world, Covid-19, and black lives Matter movement. First, how have you been coping with the pandemic? What do you see the world being like post-covid-19? Secondly, racism is 400years old, do you see BLM causing a shift in system racism in the world, especially in America. www.glamsquadmagazine.com 17
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