Ezinma Mbonu is inspired by everyday realities of life in cosmopolitan London. Her designs draw influences from many cultures – combining them in a way that is relevant to the times and attitude of the day.

Ezinma has studied both at Central St Martins and the Royal College of Art. This has given her the opportunity to explore the essential elements of colour, shape and detail, fusing them in her own unique way.

Her visual vocabulary manifests as an eclectic mix of fun and worldliness. “Fabrics make or break a garment.” And so, Ezinma Mbonu's focus has always been on choosing the softest, smoothest and lightest fabrics.

As well as having worked as assistant designer at Lezley George, her career has taken her into the realms of costume design, such as for the Ridley Scott film, The Kingdom Of Heaven, starring Orlando Bloom.

Whilst working as a fashion stylist Ezinma has had editorials appear in The New York Times, Viewpoint and PIL magazines, also including collaboration with Mary McCartney. She has also worked on a number of commercials and music videos.

In 2003, Ezinma Mbonu's designs were given a wider audience and featured on Fashion House (a Channel Four production) where they won praise from Valentino himself.

During 2005 Ezinma Mbonu worked as a visiting Lecturer at Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication, and was an exhibitor at a group show called Oriki at the Royal College of Art.

This year Ezinma Mbonu will be featured in a book called Fashioning Fabrics, which will be available from May.

Her wide experience thus far serves to highlight Ezinma Mbonu’s passion for visual and textural stimuli.

“It’s all about feeling free in and from your clothes”