In the profound words of prolific Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie:
“Culture does not make people. People make culture. If it is true that the full humanity of women is not our culture, then we can and must make it our culture.”
― Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Who loves the styles, colors, fabrics, and vibrance of African fashion? We do! Let me tell you a bit about us!
We are passionate about the culture of Africa! We are passionate about the fashion of Africa! We love ❤️ #africanfashion @abiesoaccessories, a brand borne out of my passion for curating authentic #africanfashion #accessories. I currently work with local artisans in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa!
Dr. Abi Eso-Adeleke, creative director, Abi Eso Accessories
We are Abi Eso Accessories, African fashion accessories brand borne as a solution to an identified set of problems, namely:
Problem:
- There is a lack of exposure by this generation to authentic African culture and fashion
- African Americans in particular, have a disconnect from their African ancestry
- Interested parties don’t know where to find authentic and Fairtrade African fashion accessories
Solution:
We offer:
- Curated pieces from all over Africa
- Trusted, authentic, and Fairtrade and fashion accessories
- At Abi Eso Accessories, your ambassador to you feeling your best and connecting (or re-connecting) to the African fashion, culture, and experience!
Abi Eso Accessories offers a one-stop-shop for all things African (accessories, fashion, décor):
Visit us via our website or our social channels (Facebook, Instagram)! You will also find us at local Black-owned expos, art fairs, music festivals, pop-up shops, etc., in the Northwest Arkansas area. We are coming to a city near you! Here is a video clip from our recent event hosted by NWA Girl Gang, a community and movement that celebrates diversity and empowers Arkansas!
As we continue on this journey as your cultural ambassadors for authentic, fairtrade, and sustainable African fashion accessories, I recall the words of Belinda Smetana:
“Fashion in Africa has always been Sustainable for decades. We just didn’t use the catchy buzzwords”
― Belinda Smetana
Thank you for hanging out with me! Dr. Abi Adeleke, #hangingoutwithdrabi on Spotify
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