Fashion

Looking corporate, but fashionable

Fashion is something we deal with everyday. Even people who say they don’t care about what they wear choose clothes every morning that speak a lot about them and how they feel that day.

As a professional, appearances and first impressions are critical. As a woman, the issues of presentation and dress are far more complex. How people see women in business is equally important, and choosing the best method to make a positive impression is far more difficult.

Any woman who work in a professional environment knows that there are dress codes and most times have difficulty on deciding their wardrobe for work.

Corporate clothing reinforces your corporate identity. It builds a sense of pride and belonging across staff members and makes employees easily recognisable to customers.

Women’s professional attire is fortunately not limited to suits exclusively. When assembling your outfit, take care in co-ordinating colours, covering the appropriate amount of cleavages, and ensuring that hem lines do not pass your fingertips when placing your arms at your sides

Do not wear clothes that are too tight to the point that they are ill-fitting. Be sure that you are comfortable and confident, and this includes your shoes.

Shoes should not be painful or a distraction, simplicity and sensibility will gain you more respect than extreme or worn-out shoes.

Other times, professional women worry about coming off too casual or girly in some feminine clothing.

Although these are both legitimate concerns, women can have the best of both worlds.

By: Deborah Esaawah Andorful

Fashion

Sneakers: rainy season’s style essential

The rise in sneaker during the rains is not just about fashion, but also about necessity. Unlike sandals that leave feet exposed or leather shoes that easily soak, sneakers provide better protection against the unpredictable weather.

They keep feet dry, offer stronger grip on wet surfaces, and still allow wearers to express individuality through design and style.

The types of sneakers available today give wearers plenty of options to match both lifestyle and weather needs. Waterproof sneakers, crafted from weather-resistant materials, shield feet from the heaviest downpours.

Sneakers provide extra ankle coverage, making them perfect for wet and muddy areas. Lightweight canvas sneakers, when treated with water-resistant sprays, offer breathable comfort, while luxury designer sneakers bring a polished edge to rainy-day outfits.

Beyond variety, sneakers are versatile enough to be styled with almost anything. They pair effortlessly with jeans, casual dresses, skirts, and even semi-formal wear, proving that functionality does not have to cancel out fashion.

In a season where safety and comfort are just as important as appearance, sneakers strike the perfect balance.

For today’s fashion-conscious individual, sneakers are more than footwear; they are the rainy season’s ultimate companion, blending necessity with style in every stride.

By: Georgina Boadiwaa Ntim

Fashion

ATU students turn on style at fashion show

Elegance and style took centre stage as the final year students of the Department of Fashion and Textiles at the Accra Technical University (ATU) exhibited their designs at the National Theatre in Accra.

Amidst some soulful melodies, students cat-walked the runway with striking fusion of African prints, assorted fabrics drawing inspiration from themes like nature and cultural heritage.

Themed ‘Promoting African heritage: our pride, our passion’ the event saw 421 students showcasing not only a fulfilled academic requirement but also served as a platform to ignite creativity and innovation among students.

With a focus on encouraging budding designers to carve a niche for themselves, the event resonated with the spirit of originality.

Head of Department of Fashion and Textiles at ATU, Dr Emma Donkor, urged students to use fashion as a tool to tell their story in order to promote and preserve cultural identity.