"My style has come to be known as 'Unfashion,' which focuses on individuality and storytelling, as opposed to following trends," says Ghanaian-born fashion designer Mimi Plange, reflecting on the ethos behind her eponymous lifestyle brand. You may know Mimi for her signature cross-cultural approach to design, her celebrity-favorite garments displayed in museums worldwide, or her collaborations with fashion giants like Manolo Blahnik and Nike. Today, however, the designer ventures into a new, and slightly unexpected, territory — partnering with The Shade Store for a first-of-its-kind collection of pattern-forward, premium window treatments.
The collection, a fusion of African traditions and American modernity, is alive with geometrics, abstract florals, and playful animal prints. It's also a first for The Shade Store, which has never before printed on natural materials like Grassweave, adding texture to already intricate designs — a nod to the layered quality quintessential of African design.
