Fashion
80 Graduate from The Riohs College of Design
Over 80 students graduated from The Riohs College of Design, a renowned fashion school in Accra, over the weekend.
Highlights of the event included stunning runway presentations, curated music complementing the designs, and lively entertainment for guests. Through masterful fabrics, techniques, and storytelling, students pushed creative boundaries, showcasing both skill and innovation.
The graduation ceremony was themed:
“Fashion as a Language, Design is the New Dialect”
Students completed an intensive six-month programme, which included three months of internship and three months of a final project.
Meanwhile, over 10 graduates were honored for exceptional creativity, attention to detail, and dedication throughout the programme.
Boasting over 15 years in training top designers, Riohs stands as a premier fashion school in Africa and globally, offering innovative programmes such as 3D Design, Menswear Masterclass, and Bridal & Female Wear.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
It was a night filled with thrills, pomp pageantry as the Ghana’s Creative industry heavyweights gathered at the Iconic Osu Castle for the 15th Rhythms on the runway last Saturday.
An event, powered by Nineteen57 was dubbed ‘Black Star Edition ‘ saw some celebrated designers curate exquisite designs and accessories for exhibition.
That moment bravery came as top models and some celebrities projected these designs majestically on the runway with brisk catwalk.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Ghana’s award-winning fashion designer, Yolanda (Yoli) Koomson has shared inspiration behind her new ‘Daakye’Holiday Collections.
The unveiling would be heralded with a fashion show on Saturday, December 14, at Kempinski Kempinski Galleria SLW in Accra.
Sharing the creative inspiration behind,Daakye Holiday 25/26 collections, Yoli Koomson said “Daakye,” an Akan word meaning That Which Is To Come, reflects our commitment to honouring heritage while imagining the future of African craftsmanship.”
For this season, Creative Director Yolanda Koomson draws inspiration from the resilient rafia palmin culture, utility, and artistry.
Its raw texture, natural warmth, and generational symbolism serve as the foundation for a collection that merges tradition with modern architectural design.
The palette echoes the earthy strength and understated elegance of rafia:
Silhouettes blend sculptural structure with fluid draping, symbolizing the dialogue between memory and forward motion.
Key pieces include the Architectural Blazer, Draped Gown, Sculptural Trousers, and standout separates embroidered with metallic threads.
Against this backdrop, all creative enthusiast are entreated be at the event to experience a vision of tomorrow one woven with the wisdom of yesterday.
