Ghanaian designer Mimi Plange collaborates with Lebron James and Nike on a new project
- Ghanaian fashion designer, Mimi Plange is embarking on a historic project
- She has collaborated with popular American basketball player, Lebron James, and American apparel company, Nike on a new sneaker collection
- Plange's designs have been worn by the likes of Rihanna and Michelle Obama
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Ghanaian fashion designer, Mimi Plange, has collaborated with American basketball player, Lebron James, and Nike, the American apparel company on a new project.
Dubbed Lebron XVIII Low x Mimi Plange “Higher Learning,” it involves the designing of sneakers, and seeks to throw the spotlight on people helping their communities.
"We are beyond excited and thankful to have had this opportunity to continue to share inspirational stories with the world. Dreams can never be too big," reads a statement by Plange posted online.
"Thank you so much to the entire teams at Nike and Team Lebron who made this happen. It was such an amazing experience with great, great people."
On May 18, 2021, YEN.com.gh reported that Yvonne Orji, a Nigerian-American actress, wore a Mimi Plange dress to the 2021 MTV Movie & Television Awards.
The colourful dress was on display at the Hollywood Palladium, California in the United States of America where the event was held. A lot of celebrities were wowed by the dress and left comments online sharing how they feel about the design by Plange.
Orji is not Plange's first celebrity client. Others are Michelle Obama, the former First Lady of the United States of America, Serena Williams, Paris Hilton, Janelle Monae, and Rihanna.
Plange and her work have also been featured in The New York Times, Cosmopolitan, and Ebony Magazine.
In other news, controversial Ghanaian vlogger, Twene Jonas, has boldly reacted on social media amid reports that he has insulted Otumfuo.
As he has been trending for the wrong reason, Twene Jonas has open fire on social media.
According to Twene Jonas, he is fearless and he will also be speaking the truth. Twene Jonas' comment has attracted reactions from social media users.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
