Profession / role:

Stylist / Fashion Designer

Company / organisation:

Fée Uhssi

My primary role in relation to fashion is:

Designer

I am looking to discover or buy

Networking

About me / About business or organisation:

I am a fashion designer with a special interest for African fabrics and fashion.
I am launching my own ethical fashion brand
I create cloths and accessories by mixing african, european and asian fabrics, cuts & shapes, and colours.
The line is inspired by the Art of Wrapping.
I am working with collectives and charities in Africa and Europe, and aim to use and promote organic, natural, ethical and fair trade fabrics and textiles.

Career history / Company history:

studied Art & Communication @ Sorbonne University Paris
carried a research on african textiles and their role in the community.
worked for 3 years in retail and fashion as shop manager in a designer shop in Paris
worked for 6 years in event / PR industry in Paris and London
Started designing and styling in 2000 and is currently working with other designer to promote ethical, handmade, fair trade fashion from Europe and Africa.