Cecil Duddley Mends is a Ghanaian fashion designer and entrepreneur.[1] He is the founder of CDM Fashion Couture and CDM School of Design .[2][3]
Cecil Duddley Mends | |
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 Cecil Duddley Mends | |
| Born | February 15, 1975 Winneba, Ghana |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Education | University of London |
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
Early life and education edit
Mends was born and raised in Winneba, Ghana. He is an alumnus of Winneba Senior High School and Yilo Krobo Senior High School.[4] He attended the University of London for his bachelor's degree.[5]
Career edit
Since completing his education, Mends held various positions in organizations, including Zoomlion Ghana, Japan Motors, and Multimedia Group Limited.[6]
In 2014, he resigned from Multimedia Group Limited and pursued a career as a professional fashion designer. He became the chief executive officer of CDM Fashion Couture, which manufactures high-end clothing and academic gowns, and founded the CDM School of Design.[7]
Gowns and designs created by CDM Fashion Couture have been worn by prominent leaders, such as Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo and Gambian President Adama Barrow.[8][9]
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the company diversified its production to include face masks, aiming to contribute to the efforts in mitigating the spread of the virus.[10][11]
Recognition edit
Mends is a one-time winner of the Best Fashion Designer of the Year award at the Ghana Peace Awards.[12] He won the Fashion Brand Business Leader of the Year award at the 2nd National Brands Innovation Awards.[13][14]
References edit
- ^ Tali, Selorm. "From stitching clothes in Winneba to fashion firebrand in Ghana - Cecil Duddley Mends' story". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ "Cecil Duddley Mends' immense stake in the fashion design industry". My Joy Online. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ "CDM School of Design spearheads innovation in fashion training". Ghana Web. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ "Cecil Duddley Mends: A fashion mogul in the making". My Joy Online. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ "Cecil Duddley Mends' impressive knack for fashion keeps turning heads". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ "How ACFTA will improve Ghana's fashion industry – Cecil Duddley Mends". Adom Online. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ "CDM School of Design boosting TVET by driving innovation in fashion training". My Joy Online. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ "Trailblazing fashion designer Cecil Dudley Mends: List of top personalities who have worn his gowns". My Joy Online. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ "Covid-19 didn't kill academic caps, hoods and gowns". My Joy Online. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ Nartey, Laud. "Covid-19: How Cecil Duddley Mends' CDM Fashion Couture entered facemask production to combat virus". 3News. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ "How Cecil Duddley Mends led his company in facemask production to fight Covid-19". Ghana Web. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ "Cecil Duddley Mends wins fashion designer of the year award". Ghana Web. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ "Cecil Duddley Mends wins 2 top awards at 2nd National Brands Innovation Awards". Graphic Online. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "Cecil Duddley Mends Clinches 2 Awards At The 2nd National Brands Innovation Awards". Peace FM Online. Retrieved 10 June 2023.