Primark Founder and Chairman, Arthur Ryan dies at 83.

He was born in Cork Ireland to an insurance clerk in 1935, and went to the Synge Street CBS in Dublin after moving to the city with his family. He later emigrated to London and entered the genteel world of gentlemen’s tailoring as a tie buyer at Swan & Edgar. He also worked for London fashion wholesaler Carr & McDonald. From there, he returned to Dublin to work at Dunnes Stores.

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Designer Afua Sam of Studio Dmaxsi honoured With Washington DC Hall of Fame Award.

STUDIO D’MAXSI is a fashion design house by Ghanaian born, Afua Sam, a multiple award winning, highly sought after and celebrated fashion designer. Born to a family of six, remarkably self-taught, Afua draws her creative artistic inspiration from her late father who was a touring musician.  She also attributes her rich Ghanaian culture as one of her many inspirations for the creation of her designs.

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