Ghanaian-American designer Kwame Adusei is opening his first flagship store in Paris, located in the Marais district. The store will serve as a production and atelier space, allowing Adusei to control the production process and further his focus on sustainability, size inclusivity, and gender fluidity. Adusei's designs draw inspiration from his African heritage, incorporating draping techniques and minimal seams, while utilizing deadstock fabrics sourced from Rag Finders in Los Angeles.
The Ghanaian American creative is setting up shop from Monday to Feb. 2 in the Marais, at 23 Rue du Pont-au-Choux., which is building out our own production and our own atelier. Craftsmanship is so big here, so we’re really excited to be a part of it,” he said, adding that he saw from web sales that he has a client in Paris for his minimalist and tailored, largely dark-hued looks.
Ciara wearing a Kwame Adusei gown at the Recording Academy Honors Presented by the Black Music Collective at Hollywood Palladium on Feb. 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. The collection is constructed mostly of dead stock fabrics sourced from Rag Finders in L.A.
Key pieces include boxy, oversize pinstripe tailoring and sleek body-con dresses; sculptural, draped spandex gowns; corseted leather coat dresses; technical inspired leather anoraks; quilted nylon bombers and crispy nylon track pants; shrunken knits, and dark denim. Prices range from $90 to $5,000.
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