Quiet as it may be kept, the next wave in fashion is coming directly from the Motherland. For centuries Africans have been perfecting craftsmanship, innovative design and duality in textile use. It’s no wonder that within the last ten years Accra, Lagos, Nairobi, Cape Town and Johannesburg have hosted their own fashion weeks. And while traditional constructs of ankara and wax print have limited the scope by which many view “African fashion”, young talent from all over the globe are actively working to change this.
In Ghana specifically there’s a huge sustainable fashion industry, where brands are opening up small production shops to make their goods — simultaneously paying workers fair wages. The cherry on top is that a lot of these brands are using recyclables to ethically produce their apparel and accessories.
The future is hopeful. And on that positive note, check out these 13 Ghanaian designers who are making waves in the fashion industry.
See Full list after the cut....
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KRISTIN & KOFI ESSEL (Third Crown Jewelry)
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ABRIMA EWIAH
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NANA & AFUA DABANKA (MONAA Sandals)
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JASON JERMAINE ASIEDU (Jermain Bleu)
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NANA K. BRENU (Studio 1981)
AKOSUA AFRIYIE - KUMI (AAKS Handcrafted Bags)
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STEFANIA MANFREDA (Elle Lokko)
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ARABA SAMA FLETCHER
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MADONNA KENDONA-SOWAH (Raffia Womenswear)
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HASSAN ALFAZIZ IDDRISS (Hazza)
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USMAN HABIB (Garypie)
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ALIMA BELLO (Bello Edu)
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ABENAA POKUAA (Ohema Ohene)
- Teenvougue.com (adapted)
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