Meet the founder
My Story
Hi, I’m Elias Kwaku, but most people call me Kwaku Lynx. I’m the person behind Kwaku Lynx Thrifted.
I’ve been selling thrift clothing for six years. I started by selling in person before bringing my collections to Instagram, Facebook and later TikTok. KLThrifted is the next chapter of that journey, giving you one place to explore and shop my finds.
I love fashion, collecting vintage pieces and discovering thrift gems. There’s something special about finding a piece with character and helping it become part of someone else’s style. Every item I select reflects that passion.
Outside fashion, I love tech and I’m a DevOps Engineer. Building KLThrifted brings these two interests together: finding great pieces and creating a simple, enjoyable way to shop for them.
Music is a big part of my life too. I enjoy almost every genre, but Hip Hop, R&B and Afrobeat are my favourites. I also love watching TV shows, especially crime and investigative series. And I love football, although it’s been a while since I last played myself.
At Kwaku Lynx Thrifted, we believe good things deserve another chapter. That goes beyond clothes to accessories, used electronics and other useful finds. By giving existing products a new home, we help extend their life and reduce waste. It’s our way of making better use of what we already have and encouraging more thoughtful shopping.
Wearing thrift is a choice anyone can embrace, whatever their budget. There’s no shame in choosing something preloved, and it says nothing about whether you’re wealthy or struggling. Thrifting lets you discover distinctive pieces, express your personality and find styles you won’t see everywhere. Looking good, spending thoughtfully and caring for the planet can go together.
Every piece you wear again and every useful item you keep in use is another opportunity to choose reuse over waste. We hope our finds inspire you to make thrift part of your everyday life.
Follow KLThrifted on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok for new arrivals, thrift finds and vintage gems.
Thank you for being part of the journey and supporting Kwaku Lynx Thrifted. Your continued support means so much to me, and I hope you’ll keep sharing, shopping and growing with us.
Based in Accra, Ghana