{"id":8778,"date":"2016-01-26T12:08:38","date_gmt":"2016-01-26T12:08:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lokkohouse.com\/about-us-iv\/"},"modified":"2019-08-16T22:34:16","modified_gmt":"2019-08-16T21:34:16","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lokkohouse.com\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row equal_column_height=”middle-content” header_feature=”yes”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ tablet_sm_width=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1455447235626{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”140″][vc_column_text]CREATIVITY \u00b7 COMMUNITY \u00b7 CONNECTEDNESS<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”70″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Lokko House<\/a> is a unique Ghanaian establishment dedicated to cultivating and promoting Accra\u2019s urban art, fashion and creative culture.<\/p>\n

Founded in 2008 by Designer and Creative Entrepreneur, Stefania Manfreda<\/a>, Lokko House has for the past 10 years challenged and tackled head-on the issue of lack of accessible spaces and avenues of expression available to young creatives.<\/p>\n

It has been our mission from the onset to ensure that we be the meeting point and intersecting platform where shoppers, students, professionals, creatives and public or private institutions connect to exchange thoughts, products and experiences powered by a healthy dose of creativity.<\/p>\n

Collaboration and community have been at the centre of our activities, connecting multiple forms of creative expression under one roof and a space in which to\u00a0discover a new Africa the visionary way.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”70″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ tablet_sm_width=”hide” mobile_width=”hide” css=”.vc_custom_1455447243692{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”140″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]

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The Store<\/div>

LOKKO HOUSE<\/span><\/span><\/h4>

Formerly known as Lokko\u201908, this is the first and number one Urban Concept Store in Accra. Woven into the fabric of Accra since 2008, this shop has become a pilgrimage site for West African fashion and urban culture \u2013 and reinvents the meaning of retail \u2013 making our store the place to shop and chill.<\/p>

VISIT LOKKO HOUSE<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”02″ font_container=”tag:div|font_size:80px|text_align:left|color:%23e0e0e0|line_height:90px”]
FEMME VIBES<\/div>

ELLE LOKKO<\/span><\/span><\/h4>

Accra’s first Women’s Concept Store. A truly \u2018Tropics and Modern\u2019 experience. Think Fashion, Body Care, Creativity, and our regular events ensure we keep you entertained \u2013 our way.<\/p>

Visit Elle Lokko<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”03″ font_container=”tag:div|font_size:80px|text_align:left|color:%23e0e0e0|line_height:90px”]
BOXED EXHIBIT<\/div>

THE CONTAINER ACCRA<\/span><\/span><\/h4>

A 20-foot, reclaimed shipping container turned creative incubator. As a space for creativity, it hosts a monthly rotation of exhibitions curated by Lokko House in collaboration with top
\nbrands, artists, photographers and other creative personalities.<\/p>

Visit The Container<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”04″ font_container=”tag:div|font_size:80px|text_align:left|color:%23e0e0e0|line_height:90px”]
CREATIVE HUB<\/div>

THE WAREHOUSE ACCRA<\/span><\/span><\/h4>

A repurposed vehicle workshop which sets the scene for countless events that include (but
\nare not limited to): concerts, parties, art exhibitions, brand activations, presentations,
\nlaunches, pop-up shopping events, courses, workshops, seminars\u2026need we say more?<\/p>

VISIT THE WAREHOUSE<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_column_height=”middle-content” header_feature=”yes” desktop_visibility=”hide” tablet_visibility=”hide” tablet_sm_visibility=”hide” mobile_visibility=”hide”][vc_column tablet_sm_width=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1455447235626{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]

our history<\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”70px”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Lokko\u201908, located on Lokko Street in Osu, is a hub of coolness showcasing emerging designs in fashion, photography, art, music and technology. The urban shop is quickly and quietly playing its part in the creative renaissance sweeping across the city
\nInspired by Ghana’s urban reality, you can find the coolest apparel and street gear that Ghana has to offer.
\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”70px”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row padding_top=”120″ padding_bottom=”140″ margin_bottom=”0″][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”90″][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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