Loumou Evans Ngom

Senegal (FR)

Afshal, created in 2013 by the stylist Lou Evans, is a brand, which stands for a creative, offbeat and African youth. Afshal promotes "street evolution", a mix of street, chic and futuristic. The brand is also known for its creative upcycling of pieces from thrift and recovery stores.
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From the Design Up community

„Upcycling is an important pillar in establishing a circular economy. In the Global South in particular, it contributes to the preservation of traditional handicrafts, to an increase in the quality of life and creates prospects for young people.“

Selly Wane, project manager

About Design Up

With the upcycling project Design Up, we bring together creators from Germany and Senegal who develop and design collections in tandem.