Born in Haiti, raised in Haiti and New York. Sophie Patel fell in love with Fashion at a very young age watching one of her aunts who was a seamstress, and started by making dolls clothes for her dolls and soon all of her friends wanted clothes for their dolls.

As she grew older she began to learn more about her African roots, and Haitian Culture She then fell in love with wearing head wraps after learning the true meaning behind it.

She went on to study Psychology and International Relations even though her passion was fashion. In 2013 she decided to get her degree in Fashion this time and follow her true passion.

Ginen Creations is her way to merge her Haitian culture with her African roots.