Our Story

Queen Adeline is a luxury cultural house of fashion and design, rooted in African heritage and built on the belief that beautiful things should be made responsibly.

We create bold, intentional pieces for women who dress with purpose — women who want their wardrobe to say something, to carry meaning, and to last.

Where It Begins

Our founder, Queen Allotey-Pappoe, grew up in Ghana surrounded by the scenes that never left her — market women moving through their days in vibrant textile clothing, draped in color and pattern that told a story before a single word was spoken. That image became the foundation of everything Queen Adeline is.

When Queen encountered the world of fast fashion, she knew there was another way. She studied at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), built a career at the intersection of entrepreneurship and sustainability, and eventually brought her vision to life: a house where African craft tradition meets contemporary luxury design.

What We Make

Every Queen Adeline piece is an investment — in craft, in culture, and in yourself. Our collections are built around timeless silhouettes in 100% natural cotton African wax print textiles, designed to move with you, outlast trends, and grow more meaningful with time.

Our hero piece — the Manye Coat — embodies everything the house stands for: a printed top coat that commands a room, rooted in Ghanaian textile tradition, made to be worn for years and remembered forever.

Our Three Pillars

Heritage — Every print carries history. Traditional Ghanaian Adinkra symbols — including our logo, the Adinkrahene, meaning "king of all Adinkra symbols" — are woven into our design language. We don't borrow from African culture. We are built from it.

Intentionality — We don't follow fashion seasons. We make pieces when they are needed, for women who choose their wardrobe with care. Each silhouette is designed to work across occasions, body types, and years.

Responsibility — Zero waste construction. Remnant and upcycled fabrics. Ethical sourcing from local African artisans. Fair wages in both the US and Ghana. Luxury that doesn't cost the earth — or the communities that make it possible.

Our Mission

To build a house where African heritage is expressed at the highest level of craft — and where every woman who wears Queen Adeline feels the full weight of that intention.

"Life is meant to be lived here on earth and not in the grave." — Queen's father

We believe beautiful clothes are part of living fully. We make them so you can.

Oyi wala don (Thank you).

— Queen