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Ghana-born Papa Oppong has had his eyes set on fashion since childhood. To realize the dream, he built a namesake business dedicated to “craft, fantasy, and heritage.” - CFDA

Ghana-born Papa Oppong has had his eyes set on fashion since childhood. To realize the dream, he built a namesake business dedicated to “craft, fantasy, and heritage.” - CFDA

In a time where fast-fashion dominates the market and the explore pages of hundreds of thousands of consumers, Oppong refuses to adapt to this “microwave age.” - Teen Vogue

In a time where fast-fashion dominates the market and the explore pages of hundreds of thousands of consumers, Oppong refuses to adapt to this “microwave age.” - Teen Vogue

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“A mannequin stands with head tilted, a knee jutting from the deep bias chiffon and woven fabric hemline of Papa Oppong’s Takari Tee, a T-shirt worn as a dress from the Ghanaian-born designer’s celebrated 2021 Yopoo collection, which evokes a Ghanaia

“A mannequin stands with head tilted, a knee jutting from the deep bias chiffon and woven fabric hemline of Papa Oppong’s Takari Tee, a T-shirt worn as a dress from the Ghanaian-born designer’s celebrated 2021 Yopoo collection, which evokes a Ghanaian woman’s life from birth to marriage to death.” — WWD

“…Now more than ever, fashion has become very inclusive. I am grateful to have a voice at this moment in time and proud to be a designer of colour and to be able to tell relevant stories that invite dialogue and promote healthy conversations on woman

“…Now more than ever, fashion has become very inclusive. I am grateful to have a voice at this moment in time and proud to be a designer of colour and to be able to tell relevant stories that invite dialogue and promote healthy conversations on womanhood, sexuality and artisanal craft.” — Elle Canada

“Law Roach, who recently made headlines for announcing his retirement from fashion styling, joked, “Let me not [mess] this up, because I need this job,” before presenting the Graduate Award to Papa Oppong.”  — Vogue

“Law Roach, who recently made headlines for announcing his retirement from fashion styling, joked, “Let me not [mess] this up, because I need this job,” before presenting the Graduate Award to Papa Oppong.”  — Vogue

“The #PradaFW21 Menswear collection by Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons takes as its basis an intimate and personal wish for contact, our urge to exchange and relate. The foundation of all is the individual: the human body, and its freedom.” - Prada F/W

“The #PradaFW21 Menswear collection by Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons takes as its basis an intimate and personal wish for contact, our urge to exchange and relate. The foundation of all is the individual: the human body, and its freedom.” - Prada F/W 21 Conversations with Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons

“This volume is a special edition dedicated to a formidable and super talented young man, PAPA OPPONG whose VISION is beyond what we could ever imagine.” — Voix Meets Mode; Vol. 4

“This volume is a special edition dedicated to a formidable and super talented young man, PAPA OPPONG whose VISION is beyond what we could ever imagine.” — Voix Meets Mode; Vol. 4

“Papa Oppong is a talented fashion illustrator whose work has caught the eye of A-list celebrities and now his designs are about to go global.” — CNN

“Papa Oppong is a talented fashion illustrator whose work has caught the eye of A-list celebrities and now his designs are about to go global.” — CNN

“His fan art of names including Rihanna and Kelly Rowland – which he avidly shares across his social media platforms – have turned his instagram account into a must-follow amongst various celebrities” - Forbes

“His fan art of names including Rihanna and Kelly Rowland – which he avidly shares across his social media platforms – have turned his instagram account into a must-follow amongst various celebrities” - Forbes

“In short, Papa Oppong represents a part of our future. An artist and designer with serious talent and vision who like many working in the burgeoning African fashion and arts industries, is ready to bring his talent to the world” — The Hand of Fashio

“In short, Papa Oppong represents a part of our future. An artist and designer with serious talent and vision who like many working in the burgeoning African fashion and arts industries, is ready to bring his talent to the world” — The Hand of Fashion