On our fashion radar is an Cameroonian-born brand you don’t want to miss out on called Melapteh. Founded in 2017 by Canada-based Cameroonian fashion influencer/blogger and African print lover – Brenda Chuinkam, after months of anticipation and overwhelming online engagement and a lot of hype on this come back, Melapteh is back with a fresh, new, bold and beautiful collection (their 3rd Spring/Summer collection) called The Returnee, that will make every ankara lover’s yearning for more with the wide variety and selection. This collection highlights modern African-inspired designs inspired by the movement catalyzed by the Year of Return for African Diaspora, as declared by the Republic of Ghana’s president, Nana Akufo-Addo.
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The bold and colorful Returnee collection is the perfect addition to the wardrobe of the woman who wishes to express herself without saying anything.
The name The Returnee collection is special and meaningful because 2019 marks the 400th anniversary of the first slave ship departing the African borders for the Western shores and Melapteh recognizes the numerous Africans of origin across the globe and their quest to stay in touch with their roots.
With The Returnee collection, they are that much closer to their origins thanks to the authentic fabrics sourced from across Africa; including well-known prints such as Bogolan (Mali) and Kente (Ghana) as well as prints native to Cameroon such as Toghu.
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Mixtures of fabrics, textures and prints is a common theme in this collection as neoprene is introduced into a number of pieces to add structure, fluid movement and a more flattering fit to key pieces. Whether or not you can make it to “The Motherland” this year, you can proudly represent wherever you originate from with a piece from this collection. “The Returnee” collection is available in sizes ranging from X-small to 4XL. Check out some of the popular pieces from this new collection…
