On March 6th, 2026, Ghana celebrated 69 years of independence. In that same spirit of liberation, Hems & Brims is proud to announce our first African institutional partner, GH Fashion School in Achimota, Accra, Ghana. This is a bridge across continents, built to empower the next generation of Black fashion creatives.
Hems & Brims x GH Fashion School
Hems & Brims has partnered with GH Fashion School in Achimota, Accra, Ghana, as our first African institutional partner. Launching in June 2026, this collaboration gives students on both sides of the diaspora access to mentorship, educational programming, and our international network of fashion professionals.
Hems & Brims
Founded in 2019, Hems & Brims creates pathways for Black creatives to enter, lead, and transform the fashion industry. Our organization provides mentorship, education, and career development resources to support emerging talent in building sustainable careers.
Hems & Brims is a fiscally sponsored project of Community Initiatives, a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
In 2025, we launched Black Fashion Legacy, an initiative dedicated to preserving and teaching Black fashion history.
GH Fashion School
GH Fashion School is a fashion-oriented training institution established under the GH Schools brand and approved by the Ghana Education Service and the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET).
The school offers practical programmes in fashion design and illustration, textiles technology, garment construction, pattern drafting, and fashion business and entrepreneurship — supported by modern facilities, industry-relevant equipment, and qualified lecturers.
What GH Fashion School Students Receive
Starting June 2026, GH Fashion School students will have full access to the Hems & Brims student portal.
Fashion Education
Courses in Black Fashion History, Fashion Design, Business of Fashion, and Sustainable Fashion.
One-on-One Industry Mentorship
Direct access to established industry mentors providing personalized career guidance and real-world insight from working fashion professionals.
Peer Collaboration Across Borders
GH Fashion School students join a shared community with H&B students for direct collaboration, shared projects, and creative exchange across the diaspora.
Workshops & Career Guidance
Networking events, workshops, and career support with a global perspective to help students build lasting careers in fashion.
Through our partnership with GH Fashion School, we are building something the diaspora has long deserved. A shared space where Black fashion creatives can learn, connect, and grow together.
The Four Pillars
Purpose-Driven Learning
Self-paced courses grounded in Black fashion history, design, business, and sustainability. Education with context and meaning.
Personal Mentorship
One-on-one access to industry mentors and professional guidance from working fashion professionals in the US and beyond.
Peer Collaboration
Direct connection with students across borders. Joint projects, shared learning, and cross-cultural creative exchange between the US and Ghana.
Professional Development
Workshops, networking events, and career guidance with a global perspective to help students build lasting careers in fashion.
Learn More
Starting June 2026, students will have access to mentorship, courses, and a global professional network built to empower the next generation of Black fashion creatives.