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Eley Kishimoto

Label Overview

This Asian-inspired label—housed in a three-story building near Brixton prison—is a collaboration between Mark Eley and his wife, Wakako Kishimoto. The U.K.-based pair met while on assignment in the U.S., and in 1992 launched both a marriage and a textile business. With Mark as the business manager and Wakako as the designer, their prints quickly became the go-to for designers from Alexander McQueen to Jil Sander. In 1996 they began their own womenswear collection—noted for its crafty prints and whimsical detailing—and have since collaborated on everything from shoes to jewelry to unorthodox items like phone and computer packaging. In 2008, the pair was also tapped to be creative directors of French-based fashion house Cacharel.

Status
Established
Clients
Sophie Calle
Other Product Lines
Eyewear, Fragrances, Home, Shoes, Sneakers
Collaborations
Eley Kishimoto for Ellesse (Spring 2005 to Spring 2006), Eley Kishimoto for New Look (2002 to 2003)
Owned By
Mark Eley and Wakako Kishimoto
Address
215 Lyham Rd.
London, United Kingdom SW2 5PY
44-20-8674-7411
Where To Buy
I Heart NY, Honey in the Rough
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  • The Collection

    Designed By
    Mark Eley, 1992 - Present
    Wakako Kishimoto, 1992 - Present
    Shows In
    London
    Collection Types
    RTW
    Similar Clientele
    Paul Smith, Duro Olowu
    Styles & Tags
    Eccentric/Whimsical, Trendsetters

Designers

A picture of Eley Kishimoto Mark Eley and Wakako Kishimoto
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