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Location

Accra, Ghana

Founded

2013

Price range

$45 – $1,095

Shipping

Worldwide

Catalogue

258 products

Size range

XS–3XL

Studio 189

Independent brand — verified
About

Studio 189 is an ethical, handmade designer label and social enterprise, founded in Accra in 2013 by actress Rosario Dawson and Abrima Erwiah. The artisan-produced fashion lifestyle brand creates African and African-inspired clothing, built on the belief that collaborating with artisanal communities can drive change: look good, feel good and do good. The range includes shirts, dresses, skirts, pants, coats, jackets, kimonos, swimwear and T-shirts, plus hats, baskets and home goods. Signature pieces include the Cotton Andy Pants, the Hand-Batik Cotton Jumpsuit, the Kente Single Breasted Coat and the Indigo Panel Long Skirt. Clothing is made mainly at its facility in Accra with artisan communities, using traditional techniques such as natural indigo dyeing, hand-batik and kente weaving, mostly in cotton. Studio 189 focuses on creating jobs and supporting education and skills training. The brand won the CFDA Lexus Fashion Initiative for Sustainability and has partnered with the UN ITC Ethical Fashion Initiative. It has collaborated with J.Crew, Fendi, Nike, EDUN, Opening Ceremony and Yoox Net-a-Porter, and its work featured in The Museum at FIT's Africa's Fashion Diaspora exhibition.

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#sustainable#ethical#organic#hand-crafted#locally made#natural#mid-range

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Brand Details

Ghana
Organic Cotton
Cotton
Silk
Recycled Cotton
Tencel
Piñatex
Last reviewed
Oct 2026
Independent brand
Verified
R
Rosario Dawson
A
Abrima Erwiah

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of clothing does Studio 189 make?
Studio 189 makes artisan-produced African and African-inspired fashion. It uses traditional techniques such as natural indigo dyeing, hand-batik and kente weaving.
What products does Studio 189 sell?
Studio 189 sells shirts, dresses, skirts, pants, coats, jackets, kimonos, swimwear and T-shirts, plus hats, baskets and home goods. Products include the Cotton Andy Pants, Hand-Batik Cotton Jumpsuit, Kente Single Breasted Coat and Indigo Panel Long Skirt.
How much does Studio 189 cost?
Studio 189 is a luxury brand, with clothing priced from about $45 to $1,095 USD. Most shirts and pants cost around $275, while dresses and skirts often cost about $550.
Where is Studio 189 located?
Studio 189 is based in Accra, Ghana, where it runs its manufacturing facility. It also supports community projects in Africa and the USA.
Who founded Studio 189?
Studio 189 was founded in 2013 by actress Rosario Dawson and Abrima Erwiah. The brand has won the CFDA Lexus Fashion Initiative for Sustainability.
Who owns Studio 189?
Studio 189 is a social enterprise owned and led by its co-founders, Rosario Dawson and Abrima Erwiah. It is not part of a larger fashion group.
Where is Studio 189 made?
Studio 189 is made in Africa, mainly at its facility in Accra, Ghana, with artisan communities. Most of its clothing is made from cotton, including hand-batik and handwoven fabrics.

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