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.

Known for its ‘modern clothing with an African touch’, the Osu-based Dreams stocks quality handmade clothing that runs the gamut from the traditional to the out-there.

African sartorial flair meets 1970s Brooklyn boho-chic in Brown Sugar boutique, whose founder’s NYC background influences every aspect of the business, from the fashion collections to the shop fittings.

Afrodesiac’s contemporary designs have received an enthusiastic welcome around the world since the fashion and lifestyle label’s 2008 launch, with many of its statement jumpsuits and dresses having helped to fan a newfound appreciation of Ankara wax-print fabric.

Award-winning creative director Nana Kwame Adusei is the man behind Charlotte Prive’s super-chic ready-to-wear and custom-made womenswear collections, beloved by Ghana’s fashionistas.

Concept store The LOTTE is the luxe-seeker’s one-stop shop, stocking a dizzying array of African fashion, footwear and accessories for men, women and children, beauty products and hard-to-find-elsewhere homeware.

One of seven Woodin stores in Accra, this Oxford Street branch seems to be constantly brimming with shoppers choosing from its kaleidoscopic range of fabrics.