Cameroon

Kibonen is a Cameroonian fashion brand merging heritage design with digital innovation.

Rooted in traditional craftsmanship and inspired by the iconic toghu cloth, Kibonen's collections reinterpret ancestral motifs through a contemporary lens.

But their real edge lies in their embrace of tech. Founder Kibonen Nfi began integrating blockchain and AI tools into the business after hitting limitations with traditional production models—a pivot born from necessity. Today, Kibonen is developing a new infrastructure for fashion: one that's data-informed, traceable, and scalable without sacrificing identity.

For OneThread, this aligns with our Innovation + Design Thinking pillar: Sustainability isn't just about materials—it's about systems. When tech is used to streamline processes, increase transparency, and protect creative labour, it becomes a tool for equity. Not just efficiency.

Why we're featuring them:

While not yet onboarded to the OneThread platform, Kibonen's work reflects the kind of experimentation and ecosystem-building we believe defines the future of African fashion.

Part of our "Brands You Should Know" series.