🇿🇦inspiredbyafrica

mille collines is a luxury fashion brand born in Africa.

The mille collines story begins in Kigali in 2008 when the paths of two passionate women crossed: Antoinette, a Rwandan seamstress and Ines, a Spanish design student.

They both shared the same vision; a belief that uniting talents would lead to creating ground breaking products in Africa.

Ines’ best friend Marc joined her in Rwanda and with Antoinette’s mentorship they created the first apparel collection.

In 2009 the brand was co-founded by Marc and Ines, the artisans and design team at the first Kigali Atelier voted for the name ‘Atelier des mille collines’.

Kigali is known as ‘le pays des mille collines’ which means the land of a thousand hills in French.

Today, the brand is still co-owned by Ines and Marc.

Born in Rwanda, inspired by Africa and appealing to the world. Mille Collines seamlessly blends the creativity, strength and culture of the African spirit with ever evolving global fashion trends.

Our attention to detail and passion for telling beautiful stories shines through every product and experience we create. With a focus on traditional craftsmanship combined with unexpected materials, millecollines believes in honoring the artisans behind the brand and celebrating the inspiration and heritage found throughout the continent.

We believe in the power of sharing honest stories through timeless products made in Africa.