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Luxury and social impact are the basis of this Ghanaian brand
Still bold, bright, and championing African design, we catch up with Akosua Afriyie-Kumi the founder of A A K S, a fully African-made luxury brand.
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#DITakeover on Instagram: Akosua Afriye-Kumi
Handbag designer Akosua Afriye-Kumi took us on a trip to the unlikely home of her handcrafted fashion label AAKS: the dusty villages of Bolgatanga, Ghana.
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Take Five
Our coverage of various weaving projects around the globe captured the imagination of readers this week.
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Akosua Afriyie-Kumi: It's time for African fashion to shine
The Ghanaian designer behind AAKS accessories brand tells us why she thinks Africa's time has come.
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