Jennifer Akese-Burney

Born and raised in Ghana and currently based in Chicago, Jennifer graduated with a Bachelors in Fashion Design & Technology from Takoradi Polytechnic.

She started sewing at an early age and established Akese Stylelines in 2005. She is passionate about designing and producing unique pieces with a focus on fit, color, and prints. Her collections blend African prints with western fabrics to create unique pieces that play with traditional silhouettes and whimsical details.