British Ghanaian twins hitting the streets of London in energetic looks that show us who’s boss

 
 
 
 

Rita wears SZABO SIHAG top and skirt, FALKE tights, UNDERGROUND LONDON shoes, SWAROVSKI earrings. Rachel wears SZABO SIHAG top, ISSEY MIYAKE shirt, ROBERTA EINER skirt, FALKE tights, UNDERGROUND LONDON shoes, SWAROVSKI earrings.

 
 
 

Rachel wears KAI COLLECTIVE dress, VANESSA BARONI earrings. Rita wears KAI COLLECTIVE dress, VANESSA BARONI earrings and necklace.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Rachel wears CHAU RISING dress, UNDERGROUND LONDON trousers and shoes. Rita wears RALPH LAUREN shirt, ERDEM shirt, VINTAGE vest, CHAU RISING skirt, WOLFORD socks, UNDERGROUND LONDON shoes.

 
 
 
 
 

In the Akan language, Panyin and Kakra are used to name twins, the older Panyin and the younger, Kakra. This tradition, and my Ghanaian culture, inspires this fashion story portraying two sisters owning the streets of London. Panyin and Kakra are chic, fierce, regal, elegant and distinctly African. They ride or die for each other. They shine as individuals but as twins they have survived the complexities of growing up as British-Ghanaians together. The heritage of their cultural names reminds us where our roots lie and maintains traditions for future generations.


Photography, creative direction and words Jannell Adufo
Art direction and production Dora Mois
Styling Amii McIntosh
Hair Lauraine Bailey at Evolved Artists using This Hair of Mine and Dyson
Make-up Sam Lascelle at Evolved Artists using Dior Cosmetics and Weleda
Talent Rachel Asante, and Rita Asante
Photography assistance Ella Ward
Fashion
Chau Rising, Erdem, Falke, Issey Miyake, Kai Collective, Ralph Lauren,
Robert Einer, Swarovski, Szabo Sihag, Underground Rising, Vanessa Baroni, Woolford
Published on 31/08/2023