Made in Salone: Transforming Sierra Leone’s tailoring sector through training and technology

Made in Salone supports local manufacturers who create jobs, develop skills, boost the income of small producers and raise foreign exchange through exports from Sierra Leone. Fashion One is at the forefront of change, with a business model which bridges the gap between bespoke tailoring and off-the-shelf clothing.

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