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Designer Manale Dagnew Uses Her Artistry To Create Unique Accessories To Raise Money For Girls’ Education In Ethiopia

Story and Photography by: Manale International for PR Newswire


Ten percent of sales from Manale’s Ethiopia’s North and South collection is donated to girls’ education initiatives in Ethiopia.

NEW YORKOct. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Well-known haute couture wedding gown designer Manale Dagnew has a new mission in life. After spending most of her career in fashion in New York and Paris designing and sourcing couture-quality wedding gowns and evening wear with great success, the Ethiopian-born designer has left behind the world she once knew to launch her new collection of scarves, wraps, neckties and pocket squares that are designed with motifs and colors from Ethiopia’s North and South. The goal of her new collection, which launches on Oct. 10, is philanthropic. Manale is giving 10 percent of all sales to educational initiatives for girls in Ethiopia.


“The collection’s designs are inspired by the practice of the North’s traditional weaving and the South’s intricate body painting,” says Manale.


After years of successful work in the West, and even being awarded the Magic Johnson Award for her achievements in 2000, Manale returned to East Africa, traveling throughout Ethiopia and rediscovering the beauty of her cultural heritage. She was motivated on the trip to bring her two worlds together, combining the timeless beauty of native art and decoration with sophisticated textiles to create an affordable African luxury brand.


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