Last Chance to Shop
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Insider Notes
Informed by a festive nostalgia for glam 70s and 80s partywear, the Aya dress by Abidjan-based label Kente Gentlemen is cut from glimmering handwoven cotton spun using traditional Senoufo textile techniques. The square neckline and twin side slits give this classic silhouette a hint of sex appeal. Accessorize it with sandals and a minimal clutch for your next night out.
- Deep back neckline, wide straps, midi length
- Cotton
- Each piece is made to order and may take up to 2 weeks to complete
- Made in Côte d'Ivoire, ships from Côte d'Ivoire -
SIZE, FIT & OPACITY
- Midweight fabric, non stretchy
- Opaque
- Fitted silhouette
- Fits true to size
- Model is 172cm tall and wearing a size S
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Shipping & Returns
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Côte d'Ivoire
Kente Gentlemen
Founded by Aristide Loua in 2017, Kente Gentlemen’s accessible collections of contemporary separates are meticulously crafted by hand-weavers, artisans, and vendors based in the Ivorian cities of Yamoussoukro and Korhogo. Named for the iconic Ghanaian textile Kente that originates in the West African country’s Ashanti Kingdom, the brand’s polished menswear-inspired pieces offer a playful take on tailoring and suits, honoring West African weaving heritage with a focus on indigenous textiles.