Aisha Ayensu
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07/14/21 • 59 min
Aisha Ayensu is the award-winning founder and Creative Director of the Ghanaian based fashion house, Christie Brown. Inspired by her grandmother, Aisha launched the fashion line in 2008 and transformed it into a global brand with her unique creative eye for design and her entrepreneurial spirit. Aisha’s designs can be spotted worldwide on television, in films, and on celebrities like Beyoncé. In 2016, Ayensu was listed as one of Forbes' “Most Promising Entrepreneurs” and in 2019 was selected as the “African Designer of the Year” at the Glitz Style Awards. Aisha continues to inspire a new generation of African designers by demonstrating that a life led by faith, family, and fashion can have an impact on the world.
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Show Notes:
Shop now at Christie Brown: https://christiebrownonline.com/
Follow Aisha on Instagram: @aisha_ayensu
Follow Christie Brown on Instagram @christiebrowngh
Christie Brown coverage in Vogue Business: https://www.voguebusiness.com/fashion/west-african-designers-explore-virtual-worlds
Aisha featured in Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/mfonobongnsehe/2016/04/25/30-most-promising-young-entrepreneurs-in-africa-2016/?sh=7ec2991d3f72
Coverage of ARISE Magazine (The Fader): https://www.thefader.com/2011/09/19/ny-fashion-week-behind-the-scenes-at-arise-made-in-africa
An African City: https://www.youtube.com/user/anafricancity
Aisha Ayensu is the award-winning founder and Creative Director of the Ghanaian based fashion house, Christie Brown. Inspired by her grandmother, Aisha launched the fashion line in 2008 and transformed it into a global brand with her unique creative eye for design and her entrepreneurial spirit. Aisha’s designs can be spotted worldwide on television, in films, and on celebrities like Beyoncé. In 2016, Ayensu was listed as one of Forbes' “Most Promising Entrepreneurs” and in 2019 was selected as the “African Designer of the Year” at the Glitz Style Awards. Aisha continues to inspire a new generation of African designers by demonstrating that a life led by faith, family, and fashion can have an impact on the world.
Connect with Us!
Instagram: @afashionmoment
Twitter: @A_FashionMoment
Email: [email protected]
Website: A Fashion Moment
Show Notes:
Shop now at Christie Brown: https://christiebrownonline.com/
Follow Aisha on Instagram: @aisha_ayensu
Follow Christie Brown on Instagram @christiebrowngh
Christie Brown coverage in Vogue Business: https://www.voguebusiness.com/fashion/west-african-designers-explore-virtual-worlds
Aisha featured in Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/mfonobongnsehe/2016/04/25/30-most-promising-young-entrepreneurs-in-africa-2016/?sh=7ec2991d3f72
Coverage of ARISE Magazine (The Fader): https://www.thefader.com/2011/09/19/ny-fashion-week-behind-the-scenes-at-arise-made-in-africa
An African City: https://www.youtube.com/user/anafricancity
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Shop Miguel’s designs at https://miguelantoinne.com/
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The Influence Workbook by Elliot Carlyle: https://elliotcarlyle.net/the-influence-workbook/
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Learn more about the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA): https://cfda.com/
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Charleston Fashion Week: https://theevents.charlestonfashionweek.com/
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