Our Story

Aforieke (Ah-fo-ree-kay) is a sustainable West African-Caribbean inspired women's resortwear brand. Experience vibrant colors richer than each cultures' histories, distinct prints, and fabrics so soft that even when fully clothed you will feel naked. Our timeless staples are eco conscious, made with quality, to order and to fit just you. So join our family, and let us join you on your next adventure!

We are sustainable, and so is the foundation of our production process, from fiber to finish. We source certified sustainable fabrics with any of these three labels:

            

Our fabrics come from all over the world, but our manufacturing is done right here in NYC. We work with artisans/seamstresses with expertise skills, so each customer receives quality garments made to fit just you. 

Jade was born and raised in the Bronx to a mother from Ghana and a father from Nigeria. The former model and FIT Fashion Business graduate decided to create a brand that will pay homage to her West African background, her Caribbean influenced neighborhood, and her passion for explorations.

The name "Aforieke" is a combination of three out of the four market days from the Igbo tribe in Nigeria. Sometimes, people are named after the market day they are born. Her mother was born on "afor", herself on "orie", and her daughter on "eke", with the 3 generation of women creating Aforieke. The logo is inspired by an Adinkra symbol from Ghana, called the "bese saka" symbol which represents abundance, affluence, and unity. Aforieke represents the affluence of West African women, the abundance of culture and traditions of women passed down from generation to generation, and the unity of West African and Caribbean women.