OUR STORY
Founded by Fiston, he created his first brand RISK COUTURE from his bedroom. Equipped with just a laptop a T-shirt transfer printer and a press machine.
Fiston organized exclusive events that drew crowds including notable celebrities some of them wearing his brand. His gatherings became renowned as Manchester's exclussive events. The brand gained recognition from prominent artists and footbalers such as Mac Miller, Drake, mario balloteli among other celebrities.
From right left:Liridon Krasniqi, mac miller, bugzy malone, roonet, pogba, phil jones, genuwine, drake & mario balotelli, Gabriel Jesus, Amir Khan and Mario Balotelli, Drake, Mario Balotelli
Risk couture's popularity soared, leading Fiston to establish his first Northern store.
Mario Falcone hosting the opening.
With popularity, the brand started attracting attention and one of those was of Rihanna’s legal team, resulting in legal action for the resemblance of the logo R to rhianna’s logo. Risk couture faced the choice of closure or resistance. Fiston chose to fight and reached an agreement, but he had to modify the logo slightly.
Fast forward to 10 years later, Fiston created Gated Community by appointment only. A members only brand that one must request to become a member or be invited by a member in order to be able to make a purchase.
Gated community carries deep roots; it embodies Fiston's journey of challenges and triumphs.
"I firmly believe in wearing clothes rather than letting them wear us. Fashion should embody confidence and meaning but yet be bold in someways. It must come naturally. During my design process, I focus on creating pieces that are minimalist yet impactful."