Cecil Duddley Mends

Cecil Duddley Mends
Cecil Duddley Mends
Born	(1975-02-15) February 15, 1975 (age 50) Winneba, Ghana
Education	University of London
Occupation	Fashion designer
Children	Ashira Duddley Mends, Carl Duddley Mends, Augusta Egyirba Mends [1]

Cecil Duddley Mends is a Ghanaian fashion designer and entrepreneur. ^[2] He is the founder of CDM Fashion Couture and CDM School of Design . ^{[3] [4]}

Early life and education

Mends was born and raised in Winneba, Ghana. He is an alumnus of Winneba Senior High School and Yilo Krobo Senior High School. ^[5] He attended the University of London for his bachelor's degree. ^[6]

Career

Since completing his education, Mends held various positions in organizations, including Zoomlion Ghana, Japan Motors, and Multimedia Group Limited. ^[7]

In 2014, he resigned from Multimedia Group Limited and pursued a career as a professional fashion designer. He became the chief executive officer of CDM Fashion Couture, which manufactures high-end clothing and academic gowns, and founded the CDM School of Design. ^[8]

Gowns and designs created by CDM Fashion Couture have been worn by prominent leaders, such as Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo and Gambian President Adama Barrow. ^{[9] [10]}

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the company diversified its production to include face masks, aiming to contribute to the efforts in mitigating the spread of the virus. ^{[11] [12]}

Recognition

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result	Ref
2017	Best Fashion Designer	Ghana Peace Awards	Won	[13]
2023	Innovative Fashion Brand of the Year	2nd National Brands Innovation Awards	Won	[14] [15]
	Fashion Brand Business Leader of the Year		Won
	Fashion Designer of the Year	Ghana Leadership Awards	Won	[16]

References

1. "Ghanaian fashion designer Cecil Dudley Mends values independence in his children's career paths". Adom Online. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
2. Tali, Selorm. "From stitching clothes in Winneba to fashion firebrand in Ghana - Cecil Duddley Mends' story". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
3. "Cecil Duddley Mends' immense stake in the fashion design industry". My Joy Online. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
4. "CDM School of Design spearheads innovation in fashion training". Ghana Web. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
5. "Cecil Duddley Mends: A fashion mogul in the making". My Joy Online. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
6. "Cecil Duddley Mends' impressive knack for fashion keeps turning heads". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
7. "How ACFTA will improve Ghana's fashion industry – Cecil Duddley Mends". Adom Online. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
8. "CDM School of Design boosting TVET by driving innovation in fashion training". My Joy Online. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
9. "Trailblazing fashion designer Cecil Dudley Mends: List of top personalities who have worn his gowns". My Joy Online. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
10. "Covid-19 didn't kill academic caps, hoods and gowns". My Joy Online. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
11. Nartey, Laud. "Covid-19: How Cecil Duddley Mends' CDM Fashion Couture entered facemask production to combat virus". 3News. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
12. "How Cecil Duddley Mends led his company in facemask production to fight Covid-19". Ghana Web. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
13. "Cecil Duddley Mends wins fashion designer of the year award". Ghana Web. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
14. "Cecil Duddley Mends wins 2 top awards at 2nd National Brands Innovation Awards". Graphic Online. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
15. "Cecil Duddley Mends Clinches 2 Awards At The 2nd National Brands Innovation Awards". Peace FM Online. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
16. "Cecil Duddley Mends wins Fashion Designer of the Year at Ghana Leadership Awards 2023". Joy Online. Retrieved 20 September 2024.