Company
About Us
Melimar results of a project developed by the Portuguese consultancy Casbi , which aimed to study the design , style and fashion taste in Angola and other African countries , in order to assess its potential for export to countries in the same region ( Africa) and other continents .
Melimar was the result of years of research that refer to a set of European clothing brands , which are intended to internationalize Angola and other African countries , under one common denominator ( Melimar ) , while having as partners one " cluster " of young African designers , who will give the opportunity to design products ready to wear , to integrate the collection Melimar .
The collection will have on its parts Melimar references to different factories and different designers .
The Project Melimar was supported in Portugal by the NSRF , INALENTEJO , European Union .
Vision
Melimar results of a 3-year project of research and crosses international demand from Europe with the offer of Angola in terms of youth, irreverence and potentiality. In the next phase will be integrated into the potential of other African countries .
At the same time the collection will include accessories, footwear and crafts of the countries involved in the project , creating an environment of opportunity and cultural exchange .
Melimar is a brand designed by a " cluster " of young people, and will always keep a reference to the young designer and manufacturers that produced it.
Melimar has its own personality based on the collection itself , so is the " Best Fashion Collection " .
Mission
The mission of Melimar is to identify young people with potential , integrating them into the " Cluster " . Invest in their training gathering support from the community.
Over time intend to incorporate the manufacturing industry in Africa. To make this possible , we must continue to find European factories wishing to be our partner , so we have to build a reseller network cross the African and European countries where the project is being implemented .
If you want to be our partner with their manufactures or our commercial partner with your store , do not hesitate to contact us .
Values
Melimar intended to be a collection that conveys strength and image of an African city design , modern , young and international , and try to make this design an influence on a global scale .
Melimar over time will create a value chain consisting of outlets in Africa and Europe , so that the product is salable in both mainland.
Melimar will progressively bring the africa Know How necessary for the implementation of manufacturing factories of international quality in Africa.
The ultimate goal is that the points of sale spread throughout Africa and Europe , is a product sale of inspiration and African taste of the highest quality.