The young Ghanaian design duo, who are the co-creative directors for their label Améyo, have cultivated a signature look that reflects a fusion of playful chic, with laid back elegance. Améyo will officially launch their debut RTW womenswear collection in mid-February 2012. This is expected to embody the contemporary fashion of their African roots, which…
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#GFDW2013 : GET TO KNOW FASHION BRAND TRISH O. COUTURE
Trish O Couture is known for its fairy tale themes, femininity and romantic aesthetic. Patricia Onumonu, popularly called Trish by friends, is an ex-model and beauty queen who contested for local beauty pageant in her youth. She was inspired by her mum who used to be a seamstress and learnt how to start beading from the age of 12. With…
#GFDW2013 : GET TO KNOW FASHION BRAND VONNE COUTURE
Womenswear designer, Yvonne Nwosu will be showcasing her latest collection for the first time at Ghana Fashion & Design Week on the 12th October 2013. Celebrated for her usual bold and audacious designs, Miss Nwosu hopes to bring some vivacity to the event with her newest collection. Being inspired by African wildlife, strength and courage, she uses…
#GFDW2013 : GET TO KNOW FASHION BRAND TAP DESIGNS
TAP Designs is a contemporary ready to wear brand founded by Adeosun Toluwalase, Thorpe Weyinmi and Patrick Ifie. The brand is made up of pieces that every woman can relate to, feminine, youthful and classic pieces are put together using very colourful palettes and classic colours such as black for the grown up woman. The…
#GFDW2013 : GET TO KNOW FASHION DESIGNER AJEPOMAA DESIGN GALLERY
Ajepomaa Mensah started her fashion career in 2005 and with that ajePomaa Design Gallery was born in February 2010. She has since maintained her style throughout the international and Ghanaian fashion scene. She has designed her own global language of fashion through her afro-ethnic roots with designs reflecting edgy, humor and optimism which she achieves through…
#GFDW2013 : GET TO KNOW FASHION DESIGNER JIL BOUTIQUE
The JIL Brand represents quality, trendiness, creativity and innovation in the fashion industry. Founded by Anne-Marie Adoley Addo to showcase her much coveted designs, a mixture of fabulous corporate and casual dresses and handmade jewellery, JIL gives nothing but the very best to its clients. The Ghanaian label was also among the designers that showcased at the 2012 Ghana Fashion &…
#GFDW2013 : GET TO KNOW FASHION BRAND HOUSE OF MARIE
House of Marie is an international women’s wear fashion brand headed by Joan Ibuzo, who is the designer behind the creativity and artistry. HOM in short officially launched in 2009 and is known for its rich and eclectic blend of Ankara/tie-dye prints with chiffon, lace and leather to create timeless pieces whilst paying detailed attention…
#GFDW2013 : GET TO KNOW DESIGNER FASHION LABEL 1981
1981 is a contemporary modern brand specially crafted and tailored to meet the discerning tastes of today’s modern woman. 1981′s design philosophy is a reflection of one’s personality thus every piece created is aimed to enhance one’s personality. 1981 is the brain child of Nana Kweku Brenu, a Ghanaian born living in Milan, Italy. With a…
#GFDW2013 : GET TO KNOW FASHION DESIGNER TUEDOR AND WRIGHT
Tuedor and Wright is a love affair with colour, heritage, culture and life. The brand collections are lovingly produced to work in reality, but also allow a chance to indulge in a bit of escapism, with exotic inspirations influenced by Japan and West Africa. Tuedor and Wright blends vibrant African fabrics which takes center stage…
#GFDW2013 : GET TO KNOW JEWELLERY DESIGNER EMEFA COLE
London-based emerging jeweller and sculptor Emefa Cole, crafts distinctively bold jewellery. Characterised by imaginative flare, Emefa began constructing an artistic space for her inventive designs during her training at the renowned Sir John Cass School of Art and Design, London. It was during her studies there that her Erosion range, a suit of rings was…
#GFDW2013 : GET TO KNOW FASHION DESIGNER SARAH AMA DUAH
Innovative fashion describes German designer Sarah Ama Duah’s avant-garde collection; the one to watch as recently described by Vogue UK Magazine, Sarah continues to push the innovative boundaries for her collections, which are skilfully created using unconventional materials turning them into wearable garments. As an artist Sarah is strongly inspired by her surroundings, including elements such as hair.Sarah’s love…
#GFDW2013 : GET TO KNOW FASHION DESIGNER KATUNGULU MWENDWA
Katungulu Mwendwa is a young, enthusiastic, up and coming fashion designer born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. Like many, she grew up entertaining a fabulously vivid imagination. As the years passed, her eclectic personality stayed intact but reality and imagination became more distinct. The design approach she adopts is an extension of her eclectic personality…
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