Melody Willis Weaves Nigerian-American Stories into Denim

Willis' brand Chop YAM is at the crossroads of culture, craft, and fashion

Chop Yam’s world of denim with founder, Melody Willis featured in front left

“I grew up experimenting with denim and was introduced to indigo dyeing during my formative years spent in Nigeria,” shared Nigerian-American founder of Chop YAM, Melody Willis. Based in Chicago, Willis connected these two techniques - American denim and African craftsmanship - …