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Ghanian fabrics inspire Toronto student to change fashion industry
Fashion communication student, Alex Fox, went to Ghana as a volunteer for Engineers Without Borders. She worked in the country's apparel industry and fell in love with Ghanaian fabrics. She is now undertaking the difficult task of promoting authentic African fabrics in the global market. Alex shares her ambitions with The Link’s Toronto correspondent Lyne-Francoise Pelletier.
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