House of Aama is a Los Angeles fashion label created by a mother-and-daughter team, attorney Rebecca Henry and designer Akua Shabaka. The brand started as an upcycling Etsy shop when Akua was a teenager. It grew into a label whose collections are built on research into history, archives and family stories.
Each House of Aama collection tells a single story, often drawn from the founders' Louisiana Creole roots, the American South and African American folklore. The clothing is timeless and romantic, with a strong sense of Americana. Recent work includes Folk Grounds, its Spring/Summer 2026 collection, which centers on the labor, land and agrarian legacy of Black Southerners.
The brand began in 2015 under the name Urban Nomad before becoming House of Aama. Its garments have been made in the Los Angeles area. Its work has appeared in Vogue and InStyle, and its story was the subject of a PBS American Masters documentary in 2025.
House of Aama sells dresses, outerwear, knits, accessories and collectible pieces online at houseofaama.com, with pre-orders available for upcoming styles.
Each House of Aama collection tells a single story, often drawn from the founders' Louisiana Creole roots, the American South and African American folklore. The clothing is timeless and romantic, with a strong sense of Americana. Recent work includes Folk Grounds, its Spring/Summer 2026 collection, which centers on the labor, land and agrarian legacy of Black Southerners.
The brand began in 2015 under the name Urban Nomad before becoming House of Aama. Its garments have been made in the Los Angeles area. Its work has appeared in Vogue and InStyle, and its story was the subject of a PBS American Masters documentary in 2025.
House of Aama sells dresses, outerwear, knits, accessories and collectible pieces online at houseofaama.com, with pre-orders available for upcoming styles.
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