It’s evident that Liberia has been through some things from civil wars to Ebola, but that doesn’t hold the people of the country back, especially not the women. Take Archel Bernard for example, who has created an initiative that keeps you stylish while also changing lives.

Noting that trending African-inspired designs are rarely made on the continent, and that many of the people in Liberia are disadvantaged due to the turmoil in the country, Bernard decided that making the fashions in Monrovia would be the ideal move. So she created The Bombchel Factory and began selling fashions, made by people affected by Ebola, out of her fathers pick-up truck.

And their journey is just taking off!

Her Kickstarter campaign to take her fashions global has already surpassed its goal with a month to go. And, it doesn’t hurt that the fashionable ladies on An African City have been rocking the styles, which is all the affirmation needed to know that it’s dope.

Did y’all catch the ladies of @anafricancitytv in some of our favorite styles?! @marielaly in the Crop Hoodie, @maameyaaboafo in the Tarzan Dress, and @officialnanamensah in the Resort Life Skirt which is available now on our Kickstarter!! Link in bio! #anafricancity #africanfashion #ankara #style #liberia #ghana #girlfriends

A photo posted by The Bombchel Factory (@shopbombchel) on Feb 1, 2016 at 2:09pm PST

You can find out more on Archel Bernard and how to shop Bombchel through the website, but also follow them on social media (Twitter & Instagram) so you can stay up to date on the fashions that are changing Liberian lives one stitch at a time.

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