In our debut digital issue, we spotlight Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, NFL linebacker and Ghanaian as the face of our inaugural Guzangs cover. Each look he wore was custom-made in collaboration with African designers and stylists, curated specifically for this moment. While these exact pieces were made for Jeremiah, many are available to order or shop in similar styles from the designers’ collections.
Stylist Lafalaise Dion brought together a powerful cast of West African brands—pulling from Dakar to Accra—to weave a story of identity, craft, and intentionality. Below, we break down seven standout looks and guide you to the creators behind each one.
Look One
Jeremiah wears a two-tone caftan in pale metallic blue and bronze with sculptural, exaggerated sleeves. The horned leather headpiece gives it a mythic edge.
Kaftan: L’artisane – Custom; find similar on Instagram
Headpiece: Talent’s own – Not available for sale
Look Two
A rich burgundy, blue, and brocade button-down paired with navy high-rise trousers and a gold brooch at the collar.
Shirt: Chiip O Neal – Order similar on Instagram
Trousers: Kente Gentlemen – Available at kentegentlemen.com
Look Three
Green tie-dyed trousers with an exaggerated-sleeve top and a beanie-turban hybrid.
Top: Niam311 – Find similar on Instagram
Headpiece: Spencer Badu – Available at spencerbadu.com
Smock: Smock Afriq – Order similar on Instagram
Look Four
An indigo robe layered for shape and texture, styled with a matching scarf and vintage-toned cap.
Robe: Sourced from Mauritania by Lafalaise Dion
Shoes: Maison Dosso – Find on Instagram
Cap: Talent’s own – Not available for sale
Look Five
A structured high-waist blue skirt-trouser and crisp white shirt, topped with a yellowed cap and Lafalaise Dion brooch.
Shirt: Kente Gentlemen – Available at kentegentlemen.com
Brooch: Lafalaise Dion – Available at lafalaisedion.com
Cap: Talent’s own – Not available for sale
Look Six
A navy double-breasted pinstripe suit, accessorized with a cowrie-trimmed cap and croc-embossed loafers.
Suit: Kente Gentlemen – Available at kentegentlemen.com
Headpiece: Lafalaise Dion – Available at lafalaisedion.com
Shoes: The Blocc – Shop at theblocc.com.ng
Look Seven
Jeremiah closes the shoot in a dramatic black toga and handcrafted leather slides. On his head: the symbolic “Helmet of Heritage” piece.
Toga: Custom – Not available for purchase
Slides: The Blocc – Shop at theblocc.com.ng
Helmet headpiece: Custom design by Lafalaise Dion
Note: Every piece in this editorial was made specifically for Jeremiah and the shoot. The designers listed either offer similar items or accept commissions. Follow the links to explore more of their work.
Photography: © Gideon Boadi