The Cheliel brand arrived in Montreal in 2015 with ANGÉLIQUE MARGUERITE BERTHE DIÈNE who co-founded it three years earlier, with her brother STEFDEKARDA in Senegal. Both natives of this West African country, they are "co-conspirators" in this fashion design company/ecological and pro-diversity gift ideas/home accessories endeavor whose essence is offering authentic African fabrics and printing techniques that are ethical and environmentally friendly. In Cheliel's fashion world—which Angelique and Stefdekarda hope to bring to the Cashmere Collection—captivating, colorful prints in bogolan, kente, batik and faso danfani become dresses for women, caftans and vests for men, and even cushion covers. 

Soft song of choice: Wakh Ma Finga Nekk by Astar

CHELIEL's Angélique Diene took the Celestial Awakening theme as reminder of “those who have gone before us.” In this garment, she combines medieval French influences with a “touch of our Senegalese culture.” For instance, for her, the bag at the waist bag symbolizes generosity. Known for her design explorations of various exotic fabrics, Angélique notes that working with Cashmere UltraLuxe was a great challenge, one she would happily tackle again. @cheliel_officiel  

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