Fashion
Evolution of sneakers from athletic wear to fashion icon
Sneakers have evolved from functional athletic footwear to a fashion staple, with various styles and collaborations driving their popularity.
Interestingly, the sneaker industry has become a significant sector in fashion, with luxury brands like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Prada incorporating sneakers into their collections.
From time to time, fashion weeks and runway shows feature sneakers as a key component of outfits while celebrities and influencers also showcase sneakers as a fashion statement.
Popular sneaker styles like Air Jordan 1, Adidas Superstar, Nike Air Force 1, Converse Chuck Taylor All Star, and Vans Old Skool have made a significant impact on fashion.
The fusion of sneakers and fashion has created new trends, business opportunities, and cultural phenomena, solidifying sneakers’ place in the fashion world.
This fashion trend has now made it easier for people to rock sneekers in many ways.
By Elizabeth Agyeibea Ackon
These designs were among the pieces showcased by some fashion designers at the Accra fashion week held recently.
The event attracted dignitaries, local and international fashion designers and fashion lovers across the world.
Most of the designs depicted culture, nature and tradition.
Check out some of the designs on display.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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On the stage of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), intellect reigns supreme. Yet, year after year, audiences find themselves equally captivated by the fashion sense of the Quiz mistress, Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann.
Whether in bold geometric patterns or softer floral motifs, her outfits radiate confidence and cultural pride. She has become a fashion icon in her own right, proving that academia and elegance can coexist seamlessly.
Prof. Kaufmann’s consistency has turned her wardrobe into part of the NSMQ brand. Students and fans eagerly anticipate her next look, knowing it will be as dazzling as her intellect.
By spotlighting local fabrics and designers, she champions Ghana’s fashion industry while inspiring young women to embrace both STEM and style.
Her fashion is not just about beauty; it is about representation. On a stage where knowledge is celebrated, she reminds us that culture, creativity, and intellect are intertwined.
She is proof that one can be both a scholar and a style icon, and that African print is as fitting in the lecture hall as it is on the runway.
By Beatrice Wornovi Kpeglah
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