THE FUSE

Leslie Rivers didn’t set out to start her own modern African home decor and art brand. But when the founder and curator went looking for high-quality pieces available locally and came up short, she decided to take on the challenge herself. Enter: September Collective, a curated homeware brand that celebrates African ancestry in modern living. Based in Toronto, Rivers sources handcrafted objects from across Africa and the African diaspora—from intricate, handwoven Ghanaian placemats to sculptural wooden furniture.