Cecil Duddley Mends | |
|---|---|
 Cecil Duddley Mends | |
| Born | February 15, 1975 Winneba, Ghana |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| 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]
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]
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]
| 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] |
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