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Rad New Online Platform by Nigerian girl aims to bring visibility to African designers globally

December 8, 2015

VERSE 20 aiming to forge new grounds with platform dedicated to African Fashion Designers.

VERSE 20 has launched a Kickstarter campaign to support the development of a platform that fully integrates compelling content, and storytelling around African fashion brands. The platform features a cross-category offering of seasonal clothing, jewelry and accessories from designers including South Africa's Rich Mnisi, and Nigeria's Omilua. "The goal is to create a new, interesting and unique experience for customer, while introducing them to the best emerging brands and new talent in African fashion" says VERSE 20 founder Minne Atairu. The store will work with bloggers, stylists and industry professionals to curate items from designers collection. VERSE 20 firmly believes that designers in Africa deserve support, guidance and a platform to showcase their creativity especially as they face civil unrest, electricity shortages and low funding opportunities.

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