Larry Jay
Ghana
Larry Jay is a Ghanaian unisex fashion label based in Accra, founded by Larry Jafaru Mohammed. It makes ready-to-wear and accessories from local, upcycled and hand-woven textiles with a minimalist, 1970s-inspired look.
| Founder | Larry Jafaru Mohammed |
|---|---|
| Base | Accra, Ghana |
| Ready-to-wear launch | 2017 |
| Focus | Unisex sustainable fashion |
| Website | larryjayghana.com |
What is Larry Jay?
Larry Jay is a fashion label from Accra, Ghana, founded by Larry Jafaru Mohammed. It began as an accessories line in 2012 and introduced ready-to-wear in 2017.
Products and positioning
The brand designs unisex clothing with a casual yet refined, androgynous feel and a minimalist aesthetic that draws on the 1970s. Collections combine East and West African references, such as boubou-inspired cuts, with urban silhouettes.
- Tailored trousers and loose button-down shirts
- Basket-style bags with jute detailing
- Accessories
Materials
Larry Jay emphasises ethical and sustainable production. Some textiles start as imported fabric offcuts that wash up on Ghana's shores and are transformed by local tie-dyers into one-of-a-kind cloth, while hand-woven fabrics come from a small community of weavers in northern Ghana.
Why it matters
The label is part of a wave of Ghanaian designers turning textile waste and local craft into contemporary, gender-fluid fashion, and it has shown at Lagos Fashion Week and been listed by Industrie Africa.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Larry Jay?
Larry Jay was founded by Ghanaian designer Larry Jafaru Mohammed.
Where is Larry Jay from?
Larry Jay is based in Accra, Ghana.