OBÌRIN | Amenawon Okoh | STYLECRUZE Cover

Creative Director: Amenawon Okoh
Female Model: Oreoluwa Rose Job
Photographer: Peter Seth

STYLÉCRUZE USA: MHENASE TOUCH — STYLECRUZE Inside Spotlight: By Divyesh Pillarisetty

There are fashion brands, and then there are brands with something to say. Mhenase Touch falls firmly into the latter. Founded by Amenawon Monica Okoh, this Manchester-based womenswear designer has quietly become one of the most compelling names in bespoke fashion — blending African heritage, contemporary elegance, and a deeply human philosophy into every piece it creates.

The brand's story began in 2014, born from a dream and built on conviction. Today, Mhenase Touch has delivered over 700 bespoke garments to an international clientele, shown collections on runways in Paris, Morocco and London, and earned features across major fashion and lifestyle publications. What started as one designer's vision has grown into a global conversation about what fashion can truly mean for a woman.
At the core of Mhenase Touch is a simple but powerful belief — that clothing is transformative. Every piece is designed with intention, to help women feel bold, seen, and expressive. Creative Director Amenawon Monica Okoh, a Master's graduate in Fashion Design and Costume Specialist for Opera Cymru, brings a rare combination of narrative storytelling and technical mastery to her work. Her collections don't just dress women; they speak for them.

The brand's signature collections each carry their own distinct voice. Obìrin celebrates womanhood through bold silhouettes rooted in Yoruba identity. Beautiful Imperfection challenges conventional beauty standards, honouring rawness and authenticity. The White Shirt Project strips fashion back to its structural essence, while Bliss & Glamour leans fully into unapologetic luxury. Together, they form a body of work that is as culturally rich as it is visually striking.

Beyond the garments, Mhenase Touch is a brand with a conscience. Monica has used fashion as a platform for real-world impact — raising funds for children's charity Mary's Meals through her Sustainable Workshop series, and in early 2026, voluntarily training over 24 women in circular womenswear and upcycling techniques. For her, fashion is not just an industry. It is a vehicle for empowerment, education, and community.

Her work rebranding Aso-oke for the UK creative scene has drawn particular attention, positioning Mhenase Touch at a fascinating crossroads — where African textile heritage meets modern luxury fashion. It is a space few brands occupy with this level of authenticity, and Monica navigates it with both cultural sensitivity and creative confidence.

What clients consistently describe is not just satisfaction with a garment, but a feeling — of being understood, celebrated, and transformed. With a 100% satisfaction guarantee and a growing community of women across multiple countries, the brand's reputation speaks through the people who wear it.

Mhenase Touch is not simply keeping pace with modern luxury fashion. It is quietly setting a new standard for what luxury can look like when it is rooted in culture, led by purpose, and designed for the woman who refuses to go unnoticed.

Explore the full collections at mhenasetouch.com

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