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Aby Concept

Abidjan's concept store bridging art and African fashion

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Aby Concept is a concept store in Abidjan, founded by Cécile Fakhoury, bringing a gallery sensibility to fashion in West Africa. Connected to the art world through Fakhoury, it pairs design, objects and clothing with a curatorial eye. As one of the few luxury fashion destinations in Côte d'Ivoire, it plays an outsized role in representing a fast-emerging scene. It’s an important stop for a glimpse of West African creativity.

Store Locations:Abidjan

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TYPERetailer
ESTABLISHED2021
OWNERCécile Fakhoury
HEADQUARTERSAbidjan

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