Fashion
Designer behind Mac Browns Outfit
Shika Geo-Glavee, is the Chief Executive Officer of Shik Collections whose vision is to create diversity and promote Ghana and African fashion industry globally.
She has consistently styled actress and television hostess, Felicity Ama Agyeman popularly known as Nana Ama Mac Brown for the past five years.
She recounted that it all began when she was contacted by a producer of a show to style her.
” Nana is just one amazing personality. I recount the day I launched my J’adore collection and she surprised me by showing up even though she had a packed day. The vibe she brought on board was priceless: she is a beautiful soul” Ms Geo- Glavee told The Spectator
Sharing how Nana Ama has impacted her brand, the CEO said “she gives her free publicity that is worth every penny spent on her”.
She stated that selection of the outfit was made depending on the occasion, the material and how she would wants the dress to be designed.
Shika described the future of the fashion industry as booming with lots of new designers springing up, and that would give an idea about the prospect in designing and the high demand for local print clothing and accessories.
In an Interview with Nana Ama Mac Brown she also said Shik Collection was a brand she loved to wear because it was modest, simple and classy.
“We have built a very good relationship over the years and supporting her brand by wearing her clothes, brings me joy” she said.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
Fashion
25 students graduate from Christie Brown Academy
The Christie Brown Academy (CBA), in partnership with the MasterCard Foundation, has graduated its second cohort of fashion entrepreneurs in Accra last week.
The event celebrated 25 creatives who completed an intensive one-year pilot programme designed to equip young Africans with the tools to build globally competitive and sustainable fashion businesses.
The Christie Brown Academy, which is founded by renowned Ghanaian designer Aisha Ayensu, is redefining fashion education in Africa with a core mission to empower young African creatives through transformative curriculum that prioritises the business of fashion and creative design.
The event featured a fashion show spotlighting the participants’ original collections which were a reflection of their personal growth, cultural identity, and commitment to innovation.
At the event, the MasterCard Foundation awarded $1,000 seed funding to three outstanding participants, namely Barbara Clement, Mavis Nelson, and Nancy Osei to support their fashion ventures.
Speaking at the ceremony, the founder and Director of Christie Brown Academy, Ms Ayensu, said “through the Christie Brown Academy, we are meeting these participants at the point of their needs and bridge the gap between creativity and entrepreneurship in Africa’s fashion industry.”
Representing the MasterCard Foundation, Nene Diallo, Capacity Development and Mass Entrepreneurship Lead – Pan African Programmes, commended the partnership with the Foundation’s vision to unlock the potential of African youth.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
Fashion
Reinventing African prints through blouse fashion
African fashion is experiencing a powerful renaissance, where traditional fabrics are being reimagined to fit today’s modern and stylish world.
At the heart of this transformation is the African print blouse once a simple wardrobe piece, now a standout symbol of cultural pride, elegance, and creativity.
In the past, African prints were primarily used to make outfits such as kaba and slit, long gowns, or straight-cut dresses designed for weddings, church services, and festivals.
However, with evolving tastes and increasing global influence, fashion designers are now reinterpreting these traditional garments into versatile pieces that cater for the modern lifestyle.
Today, it is common to see stylish women pairing printed blouses with jeans, wide-legged trousers, or even tailored shorts effortlessly blending heritage with modernity.
This style evolution has not only refreshed wardrobes but also challenged outdated notions of what African prints can represent in fashion.
This revival has been boosted by prominent African models such as Adut Akech, Mayowa Nicholas, and Maria Borges, who have graced international runways and fashion campaigns dressed in stunning African prints.
A popular style seen among designers today involves crafting a V-neck, three-quarter-sleeve blouse with a fitted waist and flared peplum made from Ankara. The design is often elevated with subtle ruffles at the hem or bead detailing along the neckline.
By Georgina Boadiwaa Ntim
