Born to two Nigerian fashion designers, Mowalola Ogunlesi moved to the UK and attended a boarding school in Surrey when she was 12. The London-residing designer went on to complete a BA in Fashion Textiles at Central Saint Martins, which has birthed fashion legends such as Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney and Riccardo Tisci.

During her studies she debuted a ‘70s Nigerian rock scene-inspired menswear collection entitled “Psychedelic,” which showcased her now signature structured skin-exposing tops, straight-leg pants and bright leathers. While she stayed on at the institution with the intent to complete an MA, she swiftly dropped out of the program in pursuit of freedom and creative license to design in London.