History
Annansi Clothing Co. was conceived and founded in 2003 by G. Kofi Annan, a young designer from Accra, Ghana. Influenced by Nigerian singer Fela Kuti, Annan began creating shirts which combined both African and American cultures. The Annansi Clothing Co. shirts were initially sold on the street in New York's Soho district, where it gained popularity. The company went on to get nominated for a Rising Star Menswear award by the Fashion Group International. The company has participated in several high-profile fashion events including fashion photographer Nick Knight's London Fashion Week project, the 2005 American Music Awards, and New York Fashion Week. The company has also been featured in i-D Magazine, Urbanology Magazine and numerous other publications. Over time, the company has grown to include jackets and some women's apparel.
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