Photos | McMullen/Ayensu Host Celebration of African Heritage and Community

Event: McMullen SF Boutique x Christie Brown 2024
Date: September 12, 2024
Location: McMullen, Oakland
Photos (39): Katie Ravas for Drew Altizer Photography

On September 18, 2024, Sherri McMullen, recognized by Vogue Business as one of the Top 100 Innovators and a Champion of Change, co-hosted an intimate dinner alongside Aisha Ayensu, founder and creative director of the renowned Ghanaian fashion house Christie Brown. The event marked the launch of their first exclusive size-inclusive collaboration together at McMullen’s Oakland flagship, capturing the essence of African heritage, contemporary design and community.
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​Guests were treated to a special evening welcoming Aisha Ayensu to the Bay Area. The event showcased an immersive live model presentation of the Christie Brown x McMullen Fall capsule collection, offering a blend of high fashion and rich cultural storytelling. Attendees enjoyed a curated 3-course meal by Chef Lala of Jusla Eats, paired with delicious wines from Brown Estates, as they celebrated the seamless fusion of two distinct fashion perspectives coming together. A highlight of the evening was the debut of Christie Brown’s “At The Table” dinner series, originally from Accra, Ghana, now brought to Oakland, California. This unique experience fostered deeper connections among guests, creating a magical sense of community throughout the night.

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