Our design London: design duo Eley Kishimoto

Design duo Mark Eley and Wakako Kishimoto have collaborated with big brands, including Uniqlo and Louis Vuitton, as well as running their own fashion house. Amira Hashish discovers how their creative inspiration comes from their Brixton home
24 February 2016
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Husband-and-wife design duo Mark Eley and Wakako Kishimoto are currently helping to rejuvenate some of Britain's oldest garden sheds with Cuprinol
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The couple have lived in Brixton for the last 15 years
Where we live
Mark:
Our dream home
Mark:
Eley and Kishimoto enjoy exploring the many African textile shops in Brixton including African Queen Fabrics
Wakako:
Best-kept-secret shops in London
Mark:
Favourite fabric shops in London
Mark:
Cultural hot spots
Mark:
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The White Cube space in Bermondsey is on of Mark and Wakako's favourite cultural places
Wakako:
Ultimate escapism
Mark:
Treasured memorabilia
Mark:
Wakako:
Eley Kishimoto's spring/summer 2013 presentation
Most coveted object
Mark:
Wakako:
Designers we admire
Mark:
Wakako:
Our latest project
Mark:

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