Meet Kenneth Ize, the first black designer to partner the Karl Lagerfeld brand

The rising designer is known for his optimistic creations, which has turned a spotlight on craftsmanship and African textiles. Photo: WWD/Shutterstock

For several months, the Karl Lagerfeld brand has been working on a collection in collaboration with Nigerian designer Kenneth Ize. It will arrive in stores and online in April 2021, reports Women's Wear Daily.

Though images of the designs have yet to be released, it has created quite a buzz. Ize is after all, the first black designer to collaborate with the fashion brand.