S4 Ep20 SECOND-HAND FASHION in ACCRA, GHANA: David, Sammy, Yayra and Kwamena - on their roles in the second-hand clothing industry, Kantamanto Market, upcycling, design, sustainability, and more.

Jul 27, 2020

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S4 Ep20 SECOND-HAND FASHION in ACCRA, GHANA: David, Sammy, Yayra and Kwamena - on their roles in the second-hand clothing industry, Kantamanto Market, upcycling, design, sustainability, and more.

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Pre-Loved Podcast: David, Sammy, Yayra and Kwamena

Hey, vintage lovers, I'm Emily Stochl and this is Pre-Loved Podcast -- the show about rad vintage style and guests you'll want to go thrifting with.

Thanks for joining us! Last week, we heard from Liz Rickett, co-founder of the OR Foundation, and we had a conversation that I hope brought some nuance to your understanding of the global second-hand industry, including the industry in Accra, Ghana.

Today we're joined by four Ghanians: David, Sammy, Yayra and Kwamena. All have different stories to tell in the second-hand sphere.

First up, you'll hear from David Adams. David's family has run a second-hand clothing business in Kantamanto Market in Ghana for over thirty years. After finishing his degree, David took the helm of the business in 2014. He told us a bit about his business at Kantamanto, and what his day-to-day as a reseller looks like. Since David's family has been in this industry for so long, I also wanted to get his perspective on how things have changed in the last 30 years. You'll hear all this and more coming up on the show.

Then, we have Sammy. Sammy is graduate of Radford University of Fashion, and today he's a fashion designer and member of the Board of Fashion Ghana. His sustainable streetwear brand utilizes upcycled clothing from Kantamanto Market.

Finally, we have Yayra and Kwamena of The Revival and Afro District. These two are vintage wizards. They have spent years sourcing gems from Kantamanto for resale, repair, upcycling and styling. Over the last year they have focused their efforts on promoting a culture of upcycling using clothing that cannot be sold in Kantamanto. Let's hear from them now

Let's dive right in!

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