About Us
Wearing Your Story Everyday
Funtunfunefu-Denkyemfunefu (Siamese Crocodiles)
Meaning: Unity In Diversity
Pronunciation: A-ma-mmre
Meaning: Culture/Tradition
Language/Origin: Akan/Twi from Ghana West Africa
Amammre clothing is sophisticated and exciting couture fashion that truly expresses who you are.
Wearable yet unique, every piece merges function and art. Precisely tailored and impeccably made, our clothes are a fusion of culture and heritage. Crafted to communicate through color and pattern, these tell the story of who you are.
From day to evening wear, our design honors your individuality while committing to your comfort. Driven by detail and inspired by passion, Amammre is eclectic clothing designed for interesting people.
With Amammre, you'll boldly wear your story everyday.
Meet Esther
Amammre founder and designer Esther Sands is a Ghanaian American designer. Early exposure to diverse cultures in film and art as a child helped shape a love of stories and fashion. As her passion and curiosity for learning grew, she became self-taught through observation, experimentation and practice. As an adolescent, she would sit in the market, watching cobblers and seamstresses work and craft.
After Relocating to the United States and with throughout high school and university, Esther became exposed to the creative aesthetic of cosplay. A way to bring stories from movies, anime and videogames to life through character interpretation. Esther’s work is featured on her website social media and was featured on NPR's Broad and High . Esther has also worked as a costume designer for Catco Theater Columbus and Opera Columbus.
Her work is filled with cultural, traditional, movie and anime inspirations. She believes we are all heroes of our own cinematic universes and what we wear everyday is an interpretation of where we’ve been, where we are, where we are going and of our life experiences. Clothing can be a representation of self and of individuality.