AAKS x UNITED ARROWS & GLOBAL GOODS PARTNERS & BAMFORD

COLLABORATING WITH COOL PARTNERS AROUND THE WORLD

This summer, the fabulous luxury handmade accessory brand from Ghana, AAKS, founded by entrepreneur Akosua Afriyie-Kumi, is collaborating with not one but three partners to launch an exciting new range of bags for the season.

AAKS is synonymous with the creation of exciting luxury and sustainable accessory collections with a great community backstory. For this season, founder Akosua Afriyie-Kumi has embraced the power of collaboration to introduce more global buyers to her impact driven accessory products. She has launched a series of new accessory collections, all created in collaboration with different retail partners around the world. These include the global not-for-profit social enterprise Global Goods Partners, the Japanese online retail store United Arrows, and Bamford, the UK ethical, sustainable retail lifestyle brand.

AAKS X UNITED ARROWS COLLECTION

For United Arrows in Japan, AAKS has created an exclusive new range of bags.

https://www.united-arrows.co.jp

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AAKS X GLOBAL GOODS PARTNERS COLLECTION

For Global Goods Partners, AAKS has created the Pom Pom Market Baskets, a playful range of summer straw shopping baskets.

https://globalgoodspartners.org

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AAKS X BAMFORD COLLECTION

For Bamford, AAKS has undertaken an exclusive redesign of some of its classic bags, including the Como Ruffle Bag, the Hana Bag, and the Hana Mini Bag.

https://www.bamford.com

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Quote from AAKS founder, Akosua Afriyie-Kumi

“This year has been full of exciting projects and we are happy to launch our new collaborations with some cool partners around the world.”

About AAKS

A A K S was founded by entrepreneur Akosua Afriyie-Kumi with the goal of introducing the world to her favourite weaving techniques done by the women of Ghana while also creating and igniting sustainable jobs within Africa. Handcrafted in Ghana, A A K S creates bags in styles that maintain the spirit and durability of their ancestral counterparts characterised by bright exuberant colours. The essence of A A K S design philosophy is a complex combination of thoughts, design element which come from a critical attention to craftsmanship, authenticity and ethical values in their production ; while having a strong sense of identity and quality. Each collection silhouette is unique and tells a different story through detail, colour and shape. Akosua is connected to every stage of the design and production process to oversee and ensure that the end result is imbued with the spirit and soul worthy of the A A K S stamp.