Studio 189 is Betting on African Artisans as the Future of Manufacturing

Whatever you do, don’t call Studio 189 a celebrity brand. “We’re a tiny company with a big idea,” said Abrima Erwiah, the luxury veteran who founded the Ghana-based, artisan-produced label with actress Rosario Dawson in 2013. Well not too little. In June, Studio 189 snagged first place, along with $80,000 in prize money, in the…