Meet The
Creative Director
Founder of Mhenase Touch
MEET THE CEO/CREATIVE DIRECTOR
AMENAWON MONICA OKOH is a trained Fashion Designer-cum-Costume Specialist and cuts her edge in bespoke womenswear. Her journey as a Fashion Designer began in 2014 when she joined a local tailoring shop back in Nigeria, to learn the basics of tailoring. It was during this period that the vision for Mhenase Touch was first incubated. She thereafter gained admission into the famous University of Benin, Nigeria, to study Theatre Arts with a specialisation in Costume Design.
During her studies in her undergraduate days, she actively participated in departmental productions and regional fashion and costume showcases, developing a strong foundation in narrative-led design, cultural storytelling, and garment construction. As part of her graduate collection upon completion of her studies, she created a concept-led wedding gown that reinterpreted the Igbo cultural attire through a contemporary costume design lens, drawing inspiration from the character of Jenny Lind in The Greatest Showman
Upon graduating from the University, Amenawon went ahead to serve her nation, in the Compulsory Nigeria National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), whereupon she received an Award of Excellence for her performance in the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) Fashion Competition, recognising her technical ability, creativity, and commitment to professional development.
After gaining in-depth industry experience in fashion, Amenawon launched her vision, Mhenase Touch, and officially registered the brand with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria (CAC) in 2019. Since its inception, Mhenase Touch has served a broad and diverse womenswear clientele, supporting over 200 satisfied clients and producing more than 700 bespoke and ready to wear garments.
In her quest for professional excellence and in a bid to broaden her horizons in her chosen field, Amenawon undertook a postgraduate training in the United Kingdom, earning a Master’s degree in Fashion Design from the University of Salford. She has also gained valuable industry experience through collaborative engagements with established fashion designers and brands, including Deola Sagoe, Lanre Da Silva Ajayi, Gloria Udoma (GwillsDesign), Casa of Oshiafi(CASA O OSHIAFI), The LOHIJIE Brand, and Zibah by Anne Ekwueme.
Following the completion of her postgraduate studies, Amenawon released an original fashion collection titled Obìnrin and initiated the Mhenase Touch Sustainable Workshop Series, a free, skills-based initiative delivered on a voluntary basis and designed to support and empower women through fashion education.
Alongside this, she contributes to community focused creative education in the UK by volunteering as a fashion design facilitator within a school based after school programme at Sacred Heart Primary School, Gorton, supporting children’s creative development via structured and inclusive design activities.
Through Mhenase Touch, Amenawon Monica Okoh continues to develop work that sits at the intersection of fashion, identity, and empowerment, contributing meaningfully to contemporary womenswear both within local and international contexts. Her practice has been rooted in accessibility, cultural expression, and client-centred design, reflecting a commitment to using fashion as a tool for empowerment.
MEET THE CEO/CREATIVE DIRECTOR
AMENAWON MONICA OKOH is a trained Fashion Designer-cum-Costume Specialist and cuts her edge in bespoke womenswear. Her journey as a Fashion Designer began in 2014 when she joined a local tailoring shop back in Nigeria, to learn the basics of tailoring. It was during this period that the vision for Mhenase Touch was first incubated. She thereafter gained admission into the famous University of Benin, Nigeria, to study Theatre Arts with a specialisation in Costume Design.
During her studies in her undergraduate days, she actively participated in departmental productions and regional fashion and costume showcases, developing a strong foundation in narrative-led design, cultural storytelling, and garment construction. As part of her graduate collection upon completion of her studies, she created a concept-led wedding gown that reinterpreted the Igbo cultural attire through a contemporary costume design lens, drawing inspiration from the character of Jenny Lind in The Greatest Showman
Upon graduating from the University, Amenawon went ahead to serve her nation, in the Compulsory Nigeria National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), whereupon she received an Award of Excellence for her performance in the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) Fashion Competition, recognising her technical ability, creativity, and commitment to professional development.
After gaining in-depth industry experience in fashion, Amenawon launched her vision, Mhenase Touch, and officially registered the brand with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria (CAC) in 2019. Since its inception, Mhenase Touch has served a broad and diverse womenswear clientele, supporting over 200 satisfied clients and producing more than 700 bespoke and ready to wear garments.
In her quest for professional excellence and in a bid to broaden her horizons in her chosen field, Amenawon undertook a postgraduate training in the United Kingdom, earning a Master’s degree in Fashion Design from the University of Salford. She has also gained valuable industry experience through collaborative engagements with established fashion designers and brands, including Deola Sagoe, Lanre Da Silva Ajayi, Gloria Udoma (GwillsDesign), Casa of Oshiafi(CASA O OSHIAFI), The LOHIJIE Brand, and Zibah by Anne Ekwueme.
Following the completion of her postgraduate studies, Amenawon released an original fashion collection titled Obìnrin and initiated the Mhenase Touch Sustainable Workshop Series, a free, skills-based initiative delivered on a voluntary basis and designed to support and empower women through fashion education.
Alongside this, she contributes to community focused creative education in the UK by volunteering as a fashion design facilitator within a school based after school programme at Sacred Heart Primary School, Gorton, supporting children’s creative development via structured and inclusive design activities.
Through Mhenase Touch, Amenawon Monica Okoh continues to develop work that sits at the intersection of fashion, identity, and empowerment, contributing meaningfully to contemporary womenswear both within local and international contexts. Her practice has been rooted in accessibility, cultural expression, and client-centred design, reflecting a commitment to using fashion as a tool for empowerment