Double Thread: Fashion and a Cause
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Double Thread: Fashion and a Cause

Afia brings African textiles to the West

Afia is the brainchild of Megan Sebold who became enamored of the bright textiles of Ghana when she was studying abroad in the West African country. Sebold, an international relations and economics graduate with a passion for fashion, was inspired to create fashionable women’s wear by using local fabrics and working with Ghanaian sewing cooperatives that pay fair wages. This win-win relationship has since developed into a sustainable clothing line that combines style with meaning, available online and in various boutiques

To check out the goods, hop over to: Afia

 
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ERICA JACKSON

Erica is passionate about using storytelling to inspire change and improve lives. With a deep belief in the power of words to make the world a better place, she dedicates her craft to uplifting others and creating a positive impact.