Harrods Showcases Five African and Diasporic Fashion Brands in London

Africa’s growing influence on the global luxury landscape takes another significant step forward as Harrods welcomes five leading fashion brands from Africa and its diaspora through a new Brand63Africa pop-up on the Fifth Floor of the iconic London department store.

Running from September 7 to October 27, 2026, the showcase brings together Christie Brown from Ghana, Abiola Olusola from Nigeria, Sukeina, Studio Namnyak from Kenya, and The Cloth from Trinidad and Tobago. According to Harrods, the inaugural cohort reflects the breadth of contemporary design emerging from Africa and the diaspora, bringing together heritage craftsmanship, innovation and distinctive creative perspectives.

Among the featured names is Ghanaian luxury label Christie Brown, founded by Aisha Ayensu in 2008. The brand is celebrated for translating Ghanaian craftsmanship and heritage—including Kente and wax prints—into sophisticated contemporary silhouettes, with production supported by a team of more than 90 artisans in Africa.

Kenya’s Studio Namnyak offers another compelling interpretation of African design, merging traditional handloom techniques with 3D digital design while maintaining a strong commitment to slow fashion and ethical production. Meanwhile, Lagos-based Abiola Olusola explores Yoruba heritage through expressive textiles, texture and modern, architectural shapes.

The selection extends beyond the African continent with The Cloth, the Trinidad and Tobago-based label known for its distinctive approach to Caribbean history, cultural memory, patchwork and West Indian Sea Island Cotton. Sukeina, founded by Omar Salam, completes the cohort with dramatic silhouettes, precise tailoring and sculptural origami-inspired details.

The initiative was created by Eva Omaghomi, founder of Brand63Africa, with the goal of addressing the visibility and access barriers that can prevent African and diasporic designers from reaching international luxury markets. Speaking to Marie Claire, Omaghomi emphasized that the five designers were deliberately selected to demonstrate that African fashion cannot be reduced to a single aesthetic.

Harrods’ decision to present these labels within one of the world’s most prestigious luxury retail environments is therefore more than a retail moment. It signals a growing recognition of African and diasporic creativity as an integral part of the contemporary luxury conversation.