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Rise of blazers in fashion

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Blazers are for­mal jacket made with matching pair of trousers, shorts or skirts.

Blazer is a step lower than the suit jacket. It is a hybrid of sort because it is more formal than a sports jacket unlike the suit jacket.

Though blazers are typically a formal piece of clothing, they can be styled in casual ways.

Also they have a looser fit com­pared with suit jackets. They are also not as structured especially in the shoulder area.

White and grey shirts can be easily paired up with a green blazer for a comfortable day look.

Grey and green look very chic and can work out best for a formal day event.

Brown and green is also another fabulous combination which can work in the day or night time.

For a blazer to look gone on you, the seam must hits right at the end of the shoulder. The top button of a two-but­ton blazer should hit more than a bit above the navel.

The sleeves should hit between your first thumb joint and your wrist. And, as with all jackets, make sure to get them tailored so a quarter to a half-inch of shirt cuff falls below your jacket.

 By Linda Abrefi Wadie

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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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