Sseko Designs, L.L.C

Sseko Designs is a fair-trade fashion brand focusing on ethically produced apparel and accessories, empowering artisans worldwide through handcrafted products such as footwear and jewelry. Sseko Designs operates as a fair-trade fashion brand that empowers artisans globally. Founded in 2009 in Portland, US by Liz Bohannon and Ben Bohannon, the company has raised USD 1. 25 mn across 2 funding rounds, with the most recent round occurring in October 2018.

Liz Bohannon has a history of entrepreneurship, previously leading initiatives that support women's empowerment. Sseko Designs, now merged with Noonday Collection, focuses on ethically produced fashion, offering a variety of handcrafted items including footwear, handbags, and jewelry. The brand emphasizes social-selling, allowing consumers to directly support artisans, primarily women from Uganda, by purchasing unique, high-quality products sold via direct sales and retail partnerships. Sseko Designs generates revenue through direct-to-consumer sales, social-selling partnerships, and retail collaborations.

Their business model is based on fair-trade principles, ensuring artisans receive fair wages. Revenue is mainly derived from sales of signature products like sandals and bags, reflecting both fashion trends and traditional craftsmanship. Sseko Designs plans to utilize the recent USD 1. 247 mn funding raised in October 2018 to expand its product line and enhance its market presence.

Future initiatives include the launch of new product designs, with specific releases planned for 2023, and an expansion into new markets in Europe, targeting broadening their customer base by 2024.