Children’s Fashion Designer Promotes Diversity and Global Clothing For Kids
Ejura Salihu
Amanda Rabor is the classic Millennium woman, mother, partner, daughter, sister, business women, and eternal student, trying to have it all and loving every minute of it! Her vision is to create a global fashion brand for children that will inspire confidence, creativity and self-belief for children growing up and living in a diverse, global culture hence the creation of the Isossy Children brand which was founded in 2010.
The label incorporates African, Asian and Western cultures to create contemporary clothing that all children can wear. The inspiration is transcending cultural barriers and opening it up for all children. Amanda believes that it is empowering for children to see African prints in their day-to-day expression and that it promotes inclusion and understanding.
Amanda designs all the pieces and is part of the complete design process which has been very important as it’s a reflection of her creativity and growth. She uses plenty of African Ankara designs from West Africa as well as batiks from Thailand and India.
Here are some of her designs: