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Our Story – Where Culture, Roots & Fashion Collide
From Kongo to Netherlands – This Is Ndáko
Ndáko means "home" in Lingala, and that’s exactly what our story is about — building a home where identity, creativity, and culture are celebrated through fashion.
We’re Melanie and Steven, two creatives with roots in DR Congo and Germany, blending Afro-European perspectives into everything we design.
How It All Started - in a nutshell
It began with a simple idea:
What if fashion could reconnect us to where we come from — while shaping where we’re going?
That spark led us to create Ndáko: a slow fashion brand rooted in storytelling, heritage, and sustainability.
In 2022, we traveled to Bukavu, Congo, and finally brought to life our vision of building bridges between worlds — Europe and Africa, urban and ancestral, streetwear and soul.
Fashion With a Mission
We design clothing that:
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Honors our African heritage through bold wax-print fabrics
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Is handmade by local artisans and creatives we know by name
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Supports ethical production and economic empowerment in DR Congo
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Tells real stories — of resilience, culture, and unity
Ndáko is more than a brand. It’s a way to wear your culture, support your people, and change the narrative.
What We Stand For
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Identity > Trends
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Roots > Mass Production
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Impact > Hype
We create for those who stand proud, speak loud, and move with intention.
This Is Just the Beginning
Our story isn’t finished — it’s evolving. And you’re part of it.
Join the Ndáko movement. Wear your roots. Inspire the future.
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