Israella Kobla Launches Into Major Luxury Retailers

Inspiration for the Toronto based brand comes from a juxtaposition of the designer’s interests; fashion and a past life as a civil engineer. ISRAELLA KOBLA pieces highlight an appreciation for architecture and timeless design. Ultimately, the goal is to redefine the way we look at minimalism and modern fashion.

We sat down with the founder of ISRAELLA KOBLA, founder Emefa Kuadey, who’s fashion journey officially began in 2012. After her brother’s untimely passing at the beginning of that year, she took the semester off from her civil engineering studies.

She went to her motherland, Ghana for a period of time and spent most days with her Aunty learning the basics of pattern drafting and sewing; something she had always wanted to do.

She found the techniques easy to pick up and after returning to Canada she found herself letting her creativity flow and building on the basics her Aunty had taught her. While completing her engineering degree, she would create custom outfits for her friends, just for fun…