With the support of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO), Mifuko has built partnerships with well-known fashion brands. The collaborative collections are woven by the same artisan groups that make Mifuko’s own products, under the same terms.
These brand partnerships have enabled us to expand our operations and continue supporting the artisans we work with through training and work opportunities. At the same time, the collaborations open up new possibilities for our own creativity as we design new products.
Chloé x Mifuko
Our collaboration with the French luxury fashion house Chloé began in 2020, rooted in a shared interest in craftsmanship and the people behind it. Chloé is a certified B Corp, just like Mifuko. New collections have been designed every year since the collaboration began, and Chloé launched its own campaign titled The Women Who Weave. The baskets made for Chloé’s collections are woven by the same Kenyan artisan groups that make Mifuko’s own products, under the same terms.
Balmuir x Mifuko
The first products from our collaboration with the Finnish lifestyle brand Balmuir were launched in February 2023. Balmuir has achieved international success with its premium quality design products and fashion accessories. The products in this cobranded collection are handwoven in Ghana from elephant grass using traditional weaving techniques.
Handsome x Mifuko
Mifuko’s brand collaboration expanded to Asia with The Handsome Corporation, a leading high end fashion retailer based in South Korea with close to 1,400 stores. This co-branded collection first launched in 2022 under Handsome’s licensed flagship brands Lanvin, Time and Lätt, and the collaboration has continued since.
Aspesi x Mifuko
Our brand collaboration with the Italian fashion house Aspesi began in spring 2023. Aspesi’s minimalist and timeless approach, together with its emphasis on quality, aligns with the way we think about products: they should stand the test of time.
Latimmier x Mifuko
Our collaboration with the Finnish fashion brand Latimmier began in spring 2023. For the collection, the Latimmier team reworked Mifuko bags that could not be sold as they were due to weaving errors, imperfections or other defects, creating unique upcycled bags. In spring 2024, we also launched a collaborative collection with Latimmier founder Ervin Latimer.
Polo South Africa x Mifuko
We joined forces with South African brand Polo South Africa to celebrate African craftsmanship. The collection features basket bags woven in Kenya from FSC-certified paper cord and decorated with beads made from recycled glass.