An individual’s ability to own a piece of wax print also portrayed
ones wealth. It suddenly went out of vogue due to varied reasons. One reason
that saw the decline of the use of these prints is the influence of western
style of clothing in Africa (modernization). However, its sudden resurgence has brought about a wind of
change and Africanism in many citizens who have accepted African prints in the
fashion industry.
What are African prints been used for currently? Well let me
start by mentioning just a few. It has moved beyond the usual khaba-and-slit to
the creation of beautiful dresses, trousers, shorts, tops, shirts, shoes,
slippers, sandals, heels, bags, clutches, earrings and many more.
The wind of resurgence also came with very innovative indigenous
designers. In recent times the Ghanaian fashion industry has been exposed to a
lot of creative designers like Duaba Serwaa, Kennedy Nana Ansah of Afri-ken
novelty, Aya Morrison, Sarah Christian, Nathaniel Nunoo of Nuna couture, Mabel Simpson
of Msimps and others who come out with different concepts when it comes to the
use of the African prints and therefore has helped to revive the Ghanaian
Fashion industry.
When it is time for that special event, the urge to show off
what one has got is priority. People rush in for assorted fabrics and turn them
into bespoke designs which attract a lot of attention. Whilst the ladies are
showing off their clutches or skimpy designed dresses, Guys are also showing
off their custom made shirts, shorts, sandals etc………
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Fashion events and shows like fashionistaGH shopping festival,
the Fawohodei Trunk Show, Rythmz on the Runway, Fashion Talk Shop, Glitz Africa
Fashion Week, Ghana Fashion and Design Week, Legon Fashion Week etc have and
are still being organized to showcase some of these beautiful designs.They are very good platforms for Ghana to show to the world
what it is capable off, good avenue for fashion designers to showcase their
designs to people who attend these events and an opportunity for people who
attend these events to meet the designers personally and buy their products at
affordable prices.
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photocredit: Bernard Yaw Ashiadey
Salvador Olele Sarpong @thelordseye photography
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