Fashion
Working with Joe Mettle valuable- Henry Kweku Ghartey
Henry Kweku Ghartey popularly known as Jay Ray Ghartey continues to style Gospel artiste Joe Mettle with beautiful and amazing outfits for all occasions.
He has styled popular Ghanaian man of God, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan Williams, Adjetey Annan, Okyeame Kwame, Nana Aba Anamoah and Chief Supt. of Police Kofi Sarpong.
His five years journey into the lime light began when the designer heard Joe Mettle ministering on Sunny FM. He fell in love with his music and decided to style him even though he had not even met him in person.
Mr Ghartey disclosed that he was at his work place when Joe Mettle came for an apparel to be designed for him and the feedback was great.
“Joe Mettle is a big brand and by the nature of his business, it will be good to be identified with a particular brand; that is what we are promoting ” he told The Spectator on Monday.
“Jay Ray Ghartey puts in a lot of effort and pays attention to every single detail to his work” Joe Mettle said.
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.
