Without
a doubt there is still a lot of work to be done after you debuted your brand
and made quite a great impression on many, the expectations become high and
designers can only work harder to keep the momentum alive. With each year serving us some new entrants of
young talented designers, we certainly are looking forward to what their next
collections will be and how they will keep being top of mind.
In
no particular order, here are my 5 emerging Ghanaian fashion brands who have
made great entry onto the scene and ones you should by now know about them too.
Larry Jay Couture
Anyone
at Accra Men’s Fashion Week held earlier this year, will affirm that Larry Jay’s
collection was one of the best for the entire show. Timeless legacy which
happens to be his debut collection introduces clothing and accessories for both
men and women. The brand brought some new feeling to urban wear through oversized
wax print shirts and fitting pants/joggers, oversized silky tunics, shorts,
open front cardigans, shawls, infinity scarves, etc He also showcased at the 2017 Edition of Style
Lounge and the Flower and Garden Fashion Show. This brand is certainly one to
look out for in the coming year.
Quophi Akotuah
This
designer is becoming a strong one on the Ghanaian fashion scene and obviously
have had a great year already having won the Emerging Designer Award at this
year’s Glitz Style Awards and nominated for the Creative Designer of the Year
at Men’s Fashion Week Nigeria. He has also collaborated with GTP in producing
his collections which have been spotted on some top celebrities in Ghana.
Quophi Akotuah opened this year’s Glitz Africa Fashion Week held at the
Kempinski Hotel. He brings a lot of energy and vibrancy onto the fashion scene,
one which has caught our eyes and interest and looking forward to seeing more.
Akua Asante
I
fell in love with this brand the first time I saw it. It was full of life and
had bold colors and playful look that attracted my interest. Her pieces draws
inspiration from her Ghanaian heritage interspersed with influences from
cultures across the globe. The bold signature and unique craftsmanship of her
pieces coupled with vibrant colors makes her designs stand out. Akua Asante
made her debut appearance during her graduate show at the Marangoni Graduate
Fashion Show in 2016 and has since then made a great impression with each piece
she makes.
Qwame Owusu
Quame
Owusu came into prominence in 2015, when he won the much coveted Vlisco
Students Awards at Joyce Ababio College of Creative and Design (JACCD). He has
since then been working and producing great designs for Vlisco and GTP fashion
campaigns. Few months back he was adjudged with the Best African Collection
after debuting his Perfect Ashlar collection in GTP Fabrics at the #DFF2017
ramp at the Durban Fashion Fair in South Africa. This designer is certainly one
to watch in the coming years.
Lakopue
This
young designer has had a good year so far after introducing his debut
collection “The Atelier by Lakopue”. A collection which emphasizes on craft and
the idea of every profession being an art. Prior to debuting his collection, he
has worked with Woodin for some of their fashion campaigns and shows. Lakopue
showcased at the recently held Glitz Africa Fashion Week 2017 where he had a
presentation alongside other talented designers. As they say, the future is
bright for Lakopue and we can only wish him the best.
I wrote this article originally for Debonair Afrik Creative Issue
Faith Senam Ocloo Fashion Public Relations
Fashion I Beauty I Lifestyle I Arts
