Maame Baryeh

Female

London

United Kingdom

Profile Information:

Profession / role:
Director
Company / organisation:
Untold Design CIC
Website (if you have one):
www.un-told.co.uk
My primary role in relation to fashion is:
Designer, Other
I am looking to discover or buy
designers, creatives, collaborators
About me / About business or organisation:
I am the Founding Director of Untold Design CIC a not for profit Social Enterprise which exists to provide a platform for emerging designers and creatives within the fashion industry. I am also a Mens & Womenswear designer with two labels; Maame Baryeh London & Ma:LE
Career history / Company history:
Maame Baryeh London launched in 2004 , followed by Ma:LE in 2007. Untold was borne in September 2007 and incorporated as Untold Design CIC in 2008, in association with Museum of London and Mahogany Model Management, Untold also produces the Fashion Diversity event, more information on our other activities can be found at www.un-told.co.uk

Comment Wall:

  • David McGill

    Nice idea

    Jun 23, 2009

  • David McGill

    Youre so right Maame. I collaborate with designers and manufacturers in a worldwide ethical, sustainable social enterprise. If any of your team wish to take part please let me know

    Jun 23, 2009

  • David McGill

    Hi Maame, what do I do? A variation on the Robin Hood theme of robbing the rich to feed the poor. Not Robbing just providing well-made ethically-produced clothing and accessories which actually have a meaning and diverting a percentage of the profits to create sustainable businesses in Africa and Asia. Profits not 'fair price' for raw materials as in FairTrade. And on a giant scale that may actually make a visible difference in my lifetime. And by providing individual countries with a national symbol help to create awareness and educate the west. Africa is not a country nor an island, but a continent of 52 countries: 52 individual countries, some with many different languages and cultures. One is 3 times the size of France Another has a population 2.5 times that of the UK.

    If you have a look at the pics on my profile you'll see fashionwear designed made and even modelled by 'African' refugee/asylum seekers in the UK.

    Anyone can join in.

    Jun 23, 2009

  • Ishwari Vijay Thopte

    Hi Maame!

    Im a Fashion Designer by profession and i plan to do my MA in "Design Management for Fashion Industries" from London College of Fashion this fall.
    My research will mainly be in Ethical Fashion and Sustainable business practices. I was hoping to build contacts here. Can we be friends?

    Jun 24, 2009

  • Ishwari Vijay Thopte

    Thanks Maame!
    I'll definately keep u posted abt my MA :) Hope to see u in London when i come!

    Jun 25, 2009

  • David McGill

    Hi Maame, sure thing. You can do an African themed or European themed show or collection any time. The beauty of this cloth is that it can be used for a full outfit, a skirt or top, patches, accessories or even be printed or sewn on to a t-shirt. Its useful as giving the designer a base to work from.
    If you really want to push the boat out you can design a sports collection around arsenal, chelsea, manchester, wimbledon, etc. If you give an e-mail address I'll show the designs.

    If you look at the pics on my profile you'll see one called Ghana. Its very similar to one of the cloths in your collection.

    Jun 25, 2009