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Ghana

Aisha Ayensu

  • Bold West African prints
  • Bespoke gowns
  • Contemporary womenswear

Aisha Ayensu founded Christie Brown in 2008, drawing early inspiration from her seamstress grandmother and traditional Ghanaian textiles. The label uses bold prints to express a contemporary West African perspective on womenswear.

Five looks to know

Solis printed halter top with cutwork trim — Aisha Ayensu, Date not documented

Collection selection

Solis printed halter top with cutwork trim

Date not documented

A published and attributed example of this designer or label’s work: Solis printed halter top with cutwork trim.

Christie Brown
VEIL — Aisha Ayensu, Date not stated

Collection selection

VEIL

Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated

A printed halter bodice and tiered long skirt make a full silhouette from repeating pattern.

CHRISTIE BROWN
ATLAS — Aisha Ayensu, Date not stated

Collection selection

ATLAS

Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated

A loose tunic contrasts with the textured skirt shown beneath, placing surface and proportion in dialogue.

CHRISTIE BROWN
DUNE — Aisha Ayensu, Date not stated

Collection selection

DUNE

Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated

The cropped jacket’s curved front gives a relaxed trouser look a sculpted focal point.

CHRISTIE BROWN
EMBER x AZURE SET — Aisha Ayensu, Date not stated

Collection selection

EMBER x AZURE SET

Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated

A shaped vest and shorts coordinate print, cutouts and peplum volume in a compact ensemble.

CHRISTIE BROWN

Collections & archive pieces

1 collections represented · 1 piece

Selected work

1 piece

About Aisha Ayensu

Its range extends from bespoke gowns to ready-to-wear and accessories, combining cultural references with an emphasis on confident, wearable design.