Shopping & Lifestyle

This multi-brand concept store is a great place to browse some of Africa’s best brands across womenswear, accessories, beauty, homeware and gifts, which all sit comfortably under one roof.

Probably one of the most successful and well-known luxury labels in Ghana, Christie Brown was launched in 2008, the passion project of creative director Aisha Ayensu.

A A K S bags are sought after around the world. We talk to the founder to discover her inspirations and aspirations.

Dutch-owned Vlisco was established in 1846 and has since spread its colourful Dutch wax fabric designs across the world

Established more than 20 years ago by Dorothy Adjetey, Viva has developed a loyal following thanks to its elegant womenswear collections and on-point accessories.

Velma’s interest in fashion started at a young age. Her mother is a well-known fabric merchant Sarah Crossland – and Velma played with the remnants of material to make little purses for friends and family.

With a goal of accelerating the growth of Africa’s creative sector by broadening access to facilities, training and market resources, the Untamed Empire concept has proved a godsend for Ghanaian fashion designers, artists and musicians.

We challenge anyone to put on Studio 189’s red-and-white ‘Mini Jazzy Jeff’ tiered cotton maxi skirt and not feel on top of the world.

Style-conscious Ghanaian women flock to Poqua Poqu for its distinctive clothing, which seamlessly blends modern tailoring techniques with traditional African aesthetics.

The very first Kua creation was a simple gold necklace with a delicate, handcrafted leaf pendant – a classic designed to be treasured by the woman who knows true style when she sees it.

It was a great moment for this pioneering African fashion brand when Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o appeared on the cover of Vogue US wearing a glorious KIKI Clothing dress.

This ‘lifestyle boutique’ stocks plenty of party-friendly styles, but is also popular with businesswomen seeking something that looks professional yet still has flair.