Mimi Plange and the Nike LeBron 20 “Ceremony” for Hypebeast’s Sole Mates

Mimi Plange celebrates individuality and culture wherever she goes. The award-winning Ghanaian-American designer co-launched her eponymous label in 2010, and, since then, has had her work displayed in museums around the world while her pieces have been cherished by everyone from Rihanna to Michelle Obama.

Plange defines her work as “Unfashion,” as she has found that the world of fashion has fallen into meaningless, surface-level beauty. Setting aside the rules, each of her designs champions identity — often spotlighting African traditions in a classic American context.

After first teaming up with