Founded by Jennifer Mulli in 2016, Jiamini is a Kenya-based fashion and accessories label made for women by women. Each piece is artisanally crafted out of precious and repurposed materials, their statement-making aesthetic explored through elaborate beaded collars, sculptural takes on earrings and arm cuffs, and woven basket bags.

Sustainable brand NKWO relaunched in 2012 in Nigeria, with a focus on the preservation of traditional craft while curbing the damaging effects of textile waste. Each ready-to-wear piece is crafted using traditional West African weaving, beading, hand-dyeing and embroidery. The designer created her own fabric—using a modern strip weaving technique—dubbed “Dakala.” This hand-loomed upcycled fabric has a distinctively rich feel and is featured in each collection.

Founded in 2010 by Zainab Ashadu—Lagos-based interdisciplinary artist whose work encompasses curatorship, architecture, acting, and fashion styling—Zashadu brings a global perspective to Nigerian tradition and heritage. Conscious in values and eclectic in aesthetics, the brand’s collections explore the tension between quiet luxury and playful glamour, resulting in sustainably minded, locally crafted pieces made to last you for seasons to come.