Liberation

I first learned about Ade Dehye from my supportive and fashionista mother who is always sharing new brand finds with me. She was following some of the trends during last season’s NBA Finals and learned about some of the Black-owned brands that Sherri McMullen, Stephen Curry’s stylist, was intentionally styling him in. I instantly gravitated towards the rich textures and heritage of Ade Dehye.

Ade Dehye is an ethical and sustainable fashion brand produced in Ghana, West Africa. The brand uses hand-dyed or hand-woven textiles sourced on the continent of Africa. Founded by Akintunde Ahmad, Ade Deyhe is 100% Black-owned and operated, all the way down to the weaving of the fabrics and tailoring of the final product.

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Style is Personal

Style is personal and it stems from the internal relationship you have with yourself. In fact, I believe that real style is never right or wrong, it’s about being yourself on purpose. Whereas fashion, like trends, are ever-changing depending on how society accepts or rejects the movement.

Ade Dehye’s Multicolor Bogolan Overshirt is one of the brand’s hottest selling items and I can understand why. The traditional loom-woven Bogolan from Mali has an inner lining, two chest pockets, and two waist pockets. This cultural and vibrant overshirt is meant to be a staple piece from which you create your look.

While my style is ever evolving, my sentiments remain the same, which is to create an un-complex modular wardrobe full of pieces that can be worn in different ways while continuing to highlight your personal style.

Here are three similar yet different ways I styled the Multicolor Bogolan Overshirt.