Our Story
This story right here is mostly about Melanie, the heart and soul behind our creative journey. Now, don’t sleep on Steven – he might be the silent partner, but he surely is the man with the plan, keeping Melanie’s creative vibes in check, making those crucial connections, and bringing in ideas and advices. Steven’s the backbone, always guiding Melanie towards greatness. Ready to dive into our tale? Let’s get it!
Mission:
At Ndáko, we’re flipping the script on Hip Hop fashion, blending global culture with sustainability, and making sure every piece tells a real story. We’re all about repping diversity, planting trees, and uplifting communities—keeping it transparent, inclusive, and true to all.
Vision:
Ndáko’s vision is to take Hip Hop fashion worldwide, breaking barriers with a mix of culture, sustainability, and fresh designs. We’re leading a fashion revolution that’s all about diversity, ethical vibes, and lifting up every voice—one dope piece at a time.
Who Are we?
We are Steven and Melanie, a multicultural, married couple!
Our home is this planet and this is what we want to show in fashion.
Melanie Krausa
Founder & Designer
This is Melanie, she is the founder and designer of Ndáko. Melanie's passion for colorful fabrics and creating her own style drove her to design clothes which she could also wear at work. As this passion grew bigger, she feels that this would be her way to express herself and contribute to a more openminded community. This means combining elements of different cultures in fashion designs.
Steven Kamashi-Krausa
COO & Co-Owner
This is Steven, he is Chief Operating Officer and Co-Owner of Ndáko. Steven joined Ndáko the moment we figured that Melanie was lost in creativity. As Steven has an organizational talent and loves administration, he started bringing back structure to our business. Next to that, he is also innovative and acts out his passion for circular economy by working on a plan for our portfolio.