Akosua Afriyie-Kumi

Akosua graduated from Kingston University London with a BA (Hons) in Fashion and amassed an impressive resume of fashion industry experience whilst in London. From designer to co-owner of a fashion brand and now creative director of her own brand A A K S, has resulted in a broad industry knowledge from multiple perspectives.

Born in Ghana and still her primary home, Akosua finds herself traveling mostly throughout Africa and Europe every few months to work with local artisans, experience diverse cultures and discover new inspirations for her brand.

Since launching in 2014, A A K S has been shortlisted as an emerging designer from Africa by Vogue Italia, featured by Vogue, Elle Decoration, CNN, Forbes Woman Africa, Guardian UK, The Times UK and most recently the Economist as one of the African brands advocating for sustainability in the fashion industry.

Akosua now stocks her woven bag collections in over 60 stores worldwide including Anthropologie, Bloomingdales, J. Crew, John Lewis, Nordstorm and United Arrows.