AFRICAN FASHION DESIGNER • UK / LAGOS

Annex Kolawole

Bold African Prints. Modern Style. Global Energy.

UK-Based African Fashion Brand | Rooted in Lagos. Styled for the World.

Bold African Prints

Modern Style

Cultural Expression

Afro-Regal Identity

Styled for the World

About the House

Fashion shaped through visual storytelling, craftsmanship, and cultural expression.

I’m Anu Kolawole, founder of AnnexKayClothing — a UK-based African fashion and lifestyle brand rooted in Lagos. With over 10 years in graphic design and photography, I create bold, culturally inspired pieces that blend African identity with modern style, refined craftsmanship, and a strong editorial point of view.  

From the stage to the streets, I believe art is most powerful when it serves people. My practice is rooted in collaboration, cultural honesty, and the courage to push boundaries while staying grounded in purpose.

Founder

Anu Kolawole

Base

UK / Lagos

Featured Collections

Signature campaigns with Afro-regal presence and fashion authority.

Each line is art-directed as a world of its own — distinct in mood, silhouette, and cultural symbolism.

Collection 1

AllNaStyle

Everyday Culture. Street Energy.

A culture-inspired streetwear line featuring hoodies, t-shirts, bomber jackets and more. Designed for everyday expression using bold African prints.

Collection 2

OwóEyó Reigns

Own the Reign. Own the Culture.

A regal collection inspired by African cowrie shells, featuring bold statement pieces designed to reflect power, heritage and identity.

Portfolio

A visual archive of shape, texture, and Afro-modern campaign energy.

Lookbook imagery is treated as proof of identity — cinematic, tactile, and unapologetically poised.

Craft & Perspective

Design language built from image-making, craftsmanship, and cultural memory.

The work is not only worn — it is staged, framed, and composed with the authority of an editorial story.

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Visual Storytelling

Photography informs the way each garment is framed, worn, and remembered — cinematic, poised, and culturally resonant.

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Graphic Design Expertise

Custom print language and graphic composition bring identity, distinction, and brand clarity into every collection.

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Handcrafted Excellence

Each piece is shaped with care, precision, and finish — built to hold presence up close and from across the room.

04

African Textile Mastery

Ankara, wax, and Aso-Oke are reworked with a modern eye to preserve heritage while pushing form forward.

Services

Bespoke fashion direction with image, presence, and cultural depth.

From custom silhouettes to styling guidance, each service is shaped with intimate attention and editorial clarity. 

AnnexKayClothing welcomes collections, pop-ups, cultural projects, and community-driven storytelling shaped with intention, style, and shared identity. 

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Bespoke Designs

Custom outfits tailored to your exact measurements and vision.

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Custom Orders

Turn your idea or sketch into a one-of-a-kind garment.

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Personal Styling

Guidance on building a modern African-inspired wardrobe.

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Handmade Prints & Detailing

Authentic handcrafted prints and cultural detailing.

Brand Manifesto

More Than Fashion — It's Culture, Identity, and Legacy

Collaborations

Open to collaborations with designers, creatives, and African heritage brands.

AnnexKayClothing welcomes collections, pop-ups, cultural projects, and community-driven storytelling shaped with intention, style, and shared identity. 

Contact
Let’s work together.

Reach out for bespoke garments, styling consultations, campaign collaborations, or cultural projects.

Email

info@annexkayclothing.co.uk

Instagram

@annexkayclothing

Website

annexkayclothing.co.uk

Etsy

@annexkayclothing

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