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5 of the top fashion designers in Ghana

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Fashion designers in Ghana have excellent entrepreneurial skills, their own clothing lines and companies, showcase collections on runways across Africa and the world, getting international and local endorsements and deals.

Most importantly, they are making money and that is exactly the life of some of the influential fashion designers in Ghana.

In Ghana, the fashion industry is generally more desirable than ever before. Brands are opening small productions or boutiques shops to market and sell their pieces. They hire workers and pay them very fair wages, which will automatically reduce unemployment in the country.

The top fashion designers in Ghana, we all can agree, are perfecting the fashion industry. They always dare to invest their creativity to make traditional accessories and fabrics into a well-crafted modern piece to fit the human creature.

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This article is meant to recognize the names of fashion designers in Ghana that have contributed to the growth of the fashion industry.

Below are some influential Ghanaian fashion designers that are making the nation proud:

1.Elikem Kumordzie Da Tailor:

Elikem Kumordzie Da Tailor

After projecting himself as a Fashion Designer in the big brother house, Elikem built on the achieved fame and attention to build his fashion company and clothing line and has since then showcased on various platforms in Africa.After projecting himself as a Fashion Designer in the big brother house, Elikem built on the achieved fame and attention to build his fashion company and clothing line and has since then showcased on various platforms in Africa.

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2.  Kweku Bediako – Chocolate clothing

Kweku Bediako, CEO of known Ghanaian Menswear brand Chocolate Clothing, this guy designed the entire clothing for the Black Star team, showcased his clothing on fashion runways and has seen his clothing line on various male celebrities in Ghana.

Kweku Bediako – Chocolate clothing.

3.Kofi Okyere Darko – Nineteen 57

Kofi Okyere is among those designers who left their careers for their love for fashion. He was once a radio broadcaster, but now his a very famous and ranked fashion designer who launched his nineteen 57 line clothing. Kofi’s designs have been showcased in quite a number of fashion shows. Politicians and those fashion lovers with high personalities are good promoters of his pieces.

Kofi Okyere Darko - Nineteen 57

4. Tonyi Senayah – Horseman shoes

With a huge endorsement of his shoes by the president of the country, to a tall list of clients, Tonyi Senayah is definitely influential.

Tonyi Senayah – Horseman shoes

5. Leslie Wiredu – Chapter 1 clothing

Mostly into stage costumes and movie costumes. This guy, Leslie Wiredu has successfully clothed majority of Ghanaian artistes in their music videos and stage performances. Top clients include Sarkodie, Guru, 4×4, Edem and a recent endorsement from Nigerian superstar Davido.

6. Aisha Ayensu 

Aisha is a successful designer for her classy and trendy designs. She created the Christie Brown Label with stage costumes pieces. Her designs are showcased across the Africa continent. She is popular for designing one the most famous and international musician, Beyoncé and her dancers’ stage costumes. 

Source: www.primenewsghana.com

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ATU fashion students show class at annual exhibition

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Final-year students of the Accra Technical University (ATU) Department of Fashion Design and Textile Technology  on Friday showcased their creativity and craftsmanship in Accra.

The annual event held under the theme: ‘Wear Your Culture: Tradition Meets Modernity,’ saw 366 students showcased various designs as part of their final year practical work.

Dean of the Faculty of Applied Arts, Professor George Agyei Osei, explained that the exhibition provided students with an opportunity to demonstrate the skills and competencies they have acquired throughout their training.

Vice Dean of the Faculty of Arts and former Head of Department of Fashion  and Textile Technology, Dr Mrs Emma Donkor, said this year’s cohort comprised 366 students, with each student producing four designs, one of which was exhibited at the school’s auditorium while three were presented during the fashion show.

Mrs Donkor encouraged graduating students to build their businesses gradually, noting that a sewing machine and a small workspace could provide the foundation for a successful fashion enterprise.

One of the graduating students, Philipa Adu, said the theme was a reminder to designers not to blindly imitate Western fashion at the expense of African culture.

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By Linda Abrefi Wadie

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John Dumelo thrills with fashion sense

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The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Dumelo, is one of the most talked about fashion icons that blends tradition with modern style.

He was one of the pillars acting in Ghana revolved, but in fashion, he is a colossus.

Unlike his peers, Dumelo appears very simple in some of the sophisticated fashion designs and brands in the country.

He is noted for his simple appearance in modest colours with few accessories.

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His style reflects his identity and national pride.

For him, fashion is more than just an appearance.

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