When Anna Robertson was volunteering in Ghana’s Accra, she heard the word “yevu” a lot—and now, the local Ewe term for “white woman” is the name of her brand. Founded in 2013, YEVU was born of Robertson’s fascination with the traditional wax print fabrics found in the capital city she once called home. Though bold, colorful, lively patterns are the label’s design focus, it’s as …
Australia’s Kip & Co creates colorful, spirited and youthful bed linens—and towels, rugs and even beanbags. From cartoon pizza representations to rainbow scribbles, the prints are just playful enough without overdoing it. The team, composed of two sisters (Kate Heppell and Hayley Pannekoecke) and a friend (Alex van der Sluys) they met during their college years in Melbourne, has worked in various fields but always …
Already a CH favorite, Oroma Elewa has just stepped it up a notch, launching her online store. As expected, it’s a place to admire (and purchase) some of the most beautiful items that she has collected over the course of her extensive, adventurous travels. Elewa has always found inspiration in African culture, and it’s yet another way that she is shining a light on the …
