Aisha Ayensu on Christie Brown’s Lagos Fashion Week Return and African Luxury

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Christie Brown founder Aisha Ayensu is returning to Lagos Fashion Week nearly eight years after her last showcase. The Ghanaian designer says the move signals a long-term commitment to the Nigerian market, including a six-month retail residency at Temple Muse. In this interview, Ayensu reflects on her grandmother’s influence, Ghanaian craftsmanship and the work of building a global African luxury label. She also discusses Christie Brown’s recent London showcase, its plans to train young fashion artisans and the possibility of expanding the academy to Lagos. Ayensu says the brand’s new collection blends familiar Christie Brown embroidery and structure with more movement and openness. She hopes Lagos customers will find pieces that combine refined tailoring, cultural detail and confidence.

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