Avid shoppers of ASOS will now be able to purchase London based designer, Sophia Kokosalaki’s new SS12 collection. Though, Kore – Sophia Kokosalaki, marks the debut of the Greek designer’s entrance into the fashion world, Kokosalaki has made sure it stands for something.
Continually seeking to empower young woman, the brand’s handcrafted lace trims featured throughout the collection are ethically made in a community cooperative workshop in Sri Lanka, where a local all-female team produces the garments in exchange for fair wages. Kokosalaki goes one step further by reinvesting into the community through much needed training and family welfare programs.
“We have been looking for the right partner to create a younger sister line and found it in ASOS. The long-term friendship with Caren gave us time to develop a concept, which fulfils our desire to start giving something back. Issues concerning women have always been close to my heart, having grown up with a mother who as a journalist was a strong advocate of women’s rights. After visiting Sri Lanka, our first support project under Kore is to work with the lace-making ladies to provide a regular income for them and their families. It is also important that Kore helps keep traditional hand crafts alive and viable in an increasingly mechanised world. It is our aim to build on these two major aspects in the future.”
Exclusively available at ASOS, the pieces range from $100 to $900 and feature dresses and separates that mix ruche jersey crepe, pure cotton, washed silk and silk chiffon with hand-crafted lace trimming. Throughout the collection these lace features appear as metallic-weave flower motifs, tasseled fringing, star patterns and eye interlaces.
With her commitment to social responsibility, Sophia Kokosalaki is definitely on our radar and gets our splurge approval. Check out some of her pieces below and don’t forget to visit ASOS.com.
