The peculiar, but fascinating and intelligent sea creatures of the cephalopod family have been the centre of dramatic and remarkable tales for generations. The perhaps most known legend is from the Nordic folklore of the 12th-century, which describes a gigantic marine monster that had its hunting ground between the coasts of Norway and Greenland. With its long and enormous tentacles, it winded itself around merchant ships and … READ MORE

Dear loyal AKOG customer, When putting together our collection in 2019, we studied the fearless merchants and explorers of the past who sailed storm-ravaged seas, traversed mountain ranges and trekked thick, verdant hinterland. We were fascinated by the myths, legends and tales that have been passed on for generations. The treacherous journeys combined with these … READ MORE

Over the past six months, we have been raving about Ghana, that’s why we have been looking forward to completing our Spring/Summer 20 collection with this last capsule, celebrating Ghanian craftsmanship and beach life. Kente is a traditional Ghanaian textile that is woven into strips and then sewn together to the desired size. While in … READ MORE

Taking the inspirations from our Ghana trip and bringing these positive vibes to life as a holiday shirt with three different designs: sandy banana, sunny palm green and mystic blue. Printed on fine 100% Italian silk and made in Germany. Limited to 25 pieces each and only available online! Dropping July 23rd, 6pm CET.

Seersucker has its origin in India, whereas its name comes from the Persian sobriquet shîr and shakar, meaning ‘milk and sugar’, which is most likely a reference to the smooth and rough texture of its surface. This wavy characteristic is also the reason for better air circulation and heat dissipation, making it an ideal fabric … READ MORE

From a village port, just 20 minutes from our lodge, we started to explore the Volta delta in a small boat. Connecting the Volta river with the Atlantic Ocean, this delta is the home for many communities, settled both at the shorelines and more inland. Its flora and fauna is rich and diverse, which includes … READ MORE

After several weeks of hibernation, we are happy to re-open our stores in Berlin and Munich. However, we do not want to rush things and go back to normal step by step. Therefore we are starting with 3 days a week, Thursday to Saturday. Please find below the new opening hours: BERLIN STORE Re-Opening: 23rd … READ MORE

After many early rises and a tight schedule, we thought it was time to have some beach time outside of Accra. We had two options: 6 hour drive to Busua beach, West of Accra, a small beach town that is know for its laid-back vibe as well as surfing. The other option was going East … READ MORE

NEW SS20 EYEWEAR COLLECTION Our eyewear collection combines high-quality Italian acetate with first-rate Carl-Zeiss lenses as well as manufacturing ‘Made in Germany’. Each pair of sunglasses comes with a well-crafted paperboard box and a logo-stamped carrying case. Next to introducing new fresh colourways for our existing eyewear models, we’re also adding a new model to … READ MORE

A Kind of Guise has tripped it down to Ghana and gotten amongst the heaving mass of colour and movement that is the Kumasi market for inspiration for their Spring/Summer 2020 collection: Kejetia Kumasi. Packed with 11,000 stalls, mountains of fresh pro- duce, kilometres of bold and bright Ghanaian prints, handmade jewellery and a parade … READ MORE