MONROVIA, LIBERIA & LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – May 29, 2025 — Star and Shield Clothing, the parent company of Camarilla Mask™ and 16 Tribes®, is expanding its footprint with strategic developments across Liberia and California, reinforcing its reputation as a rising Afrotropical cultural brand with global ambitions.

The company has recently broadened its U.S. retail presence in California, while ramping up its West African manufacturing operations centered in Liberia. A key highlight includes a $1,500 lease payment to Congotown township for the use of a prominent signboard located in the historic section of Tubman Boulevard—one of the oldest blocks leading into downtown Monrovia. The installation marks a branding milestone as the company increases visibility in its manufacturing base.

$200,000 Facility Upgrade in Liberia

In a significant infrastructure move, Star and Shield has broken ground on the modernization of its 16 Tribes® Workshop, the woodcraft and cultural production hub based in Monrovia. The workshop will undergo a $200,000 upgrade to transform the current facility into a modern industrial space. The renovations will include the addition of customer-accessible restrooms, larger entryways, and new administrative offices to accommodate growing staff and operational complexity.

The redevelopment is being led by Stix Preston Architects in collaboration with Modern Design Engineering, with architectural plans expected to be fully delivered by Q4 2025.

Agricultural and Manufacturing Expansion Plans

Looking ahead, the company has proposed the development of a 30-acre site in Margibi County, Liberia. The site will be used for a vertically integrated “mask farm” — a cultural and agricultural space focused on sustainable wood harvesting for mask carving, local cotton cultivation, and an interior-focused toothpick factory aimed at reducing Liberia’s reliance on imported wooden goods.

The Margibi site is projected to cost between $250,000 and $300,000 in total development, with an initial $50,000 allocated for the first phase of construction and site preparation by late 2025. The long-term vision includes establishing a fully operational agro-industrial zone that contributes to local employment, cultural preservation, and environmental sustainability.

Strategic Vision

“This expansion marks a major turning point for Star and Shield Clothing,” said company spokesperson S. Vincent. “By grounding our production in Liberia and extending our retail presence in California, we’re building a truly Pan-African supply chain that respects cultural roots and delivers high-quality, hand-crafted products to a global market.”

As the company evolves from a boutique clothing and accessories brand into a full-fledged cultural enterprise, investors and stakeholders are closely watching its integration of traditional craft with modern enterprise models.

About Star and Shield Clothing

Founded as a cultural brand inspired by Pan-African values, Star and Shield Clothing owns and operates two major labels: Camarilla Mask™, known for its intricate ceremonial facewear, and 16 Tribes®, a lifestyle and heritage brand focused on African design, apparel, and woodcraft. The company maintains creative and executive leadership in the United States, while housing its primary production and logistics in Liberia.

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