Monday, 3 November 2014

ABRANTIE- THE GENTLEMAN ''NYAME NE HENE''


Started in february 10th 2013, Abrantie has become a social Lifestyle and unique fashion brand empowering the African man to be well cultured and classic."Abrantie" is a local word literally meaning "GENTLEMAN".

Detailed bespoke tailored garments for the potential 21st century Gentleman. 
1. Classic Pants & Shorts
2. Classic Shirts
3. Essentials (Vests, bow tie & pocket squares 
4. Swimwear (boxers etc...
 The effortless styles, African touch, unique designs amongst many more featured in his designs are priceless perfection.

Their collection titled “Our Heritage” features bespoke African inspired pieces, understated confident and artistic designs for the modern stylish male. Centred around the ‘KENTE’ which the brand described as ‘The Icon of African Cultural Heritage’, the collection includes bold designs and colours and bold geometric shapes in perfectly cut pants, shorts, shirts to the bold take on (refreshing) traditional looks.

Nyame ne hene..
By: Frederick Aryee






















Sunday, 2 November 2014

SO AESTHETIC MAKE-UP BY SACHA OKOH






Launched some few years ago by Sacha  Okoh, SO philosophy is to unveil the secrets of natural flawless make up for all ages and ethnicity. 
SO make up features a wide range of concealer and foundation colors, powders, for lips, cheeks and eyes and the collection of the finest brushes. SO aesthetic has some great menu of services, which includes;

SO Bridal Consultation/Bridal makeup
SO make up services for fashion shows/editorials/advertising/photo shoot
SO make over
SO Facial
SO Eye brow shaping/ Threading and Waxing
SO Eyelash Application
SO and the Girls
SO makeup lessons
With the Euphoria collection to her credit , SO aesthetic has made you love make up and after SO is done with you, you will be SO in love.

















Saturday, 1 November 2014

N'KYA DESIGNS




Established in 2007 by Miss Sheila Boateng, N’kya Designs (pronounced NE KA YA) is a fashion house that specialises in merging two very different cultures to create an explosion of unique style and colour. N’kya Designs combines the colourful and self-expressive approach to life of the people in West Africa, with the contemporary forms of the western world, thus creating a very expressive style thasimultaneously embodies the bravery of being yourself and the values of tradition.

Based in Accra, Ghana, N’kya Designs prides itself on being able to create pieces that are unanticipated and exciting. 

 N’kya Designs is a brand that is set on painting the world of fashion and style in bold, vibrant colour combinations and dazzling patterns. 
Everything that has the N’kya label exudes not just quality but Sassiness, Sexiness and Style.


By: Frederick Aryee
photo credit : C. Asare photography












Tuesday, 28 October 2014

GLITZ AFRICA FASHION WEEK

Glitz Africa Fashion Week, a brand extension of Glitz Africa is one of the biggest fashion week events in Africa that is held annually. Glitz Africa Fashion Week (GAFW) is a unique and innovative event focused on raising global awareness to diverse talent, promoting and celebrating African cultures, and bridging the gap between international buyers and African designers. 

Glitz Africa Fashion Week will be a multifaceted four day-long event that will include runway shows, exhibitions, industry networking mixers, pop up shops, and more.

Sponsors: Vlisco, Surfline, Edgars Chivas, Peroni, Samsung, Dark & Lovely and Black Secret, and supported by Alisa Hotel and La Palm Hotel.

For further information about Glitz Africa Fashion Week and press registration please visit: 

www.glitzafricafashionweek.com or send an email to info@glitzafricafashionweek.com

Monday, 27 October 2014

NUNA COUTURE

Nuna Couture is a Ghanaian clothing and accessories brand. The brand made its first debut in 2010 at the  BO-16 and MWK fashion night for the Miss Ghana contestants. The label designed ten cocktail and  ten navy costumes on the grand finale and from that has ever stopped bringing the best. 
Nuna couture is well known for its classic ready- to- wear menswear, womenswear and accessories. Nuna then came up with its first collection called ‘‘DAGOMBA’’. The collection was influenced by the northern part of Ghana. The ‘‘COIN BAG’’ was its second collection from the label. The collection was aimed to bring out the inner beauty in everyone. At Nuna creativity is its trademark

By:Frederick Aryee
Photos by: OAB











Sunday, 26 October 2014

Ashiakie Momo of L.O.O.X MAKE UP ARTISTRY


Ashiake Momo, is the Ghanaian make-up artiste behind the brand L.O.O.X by Ashiakie. Among the faces she's touched are those of Jackie Appiah, Becca, Berla Mundi, Naa Ashorkor Mensah Doku, Lady Jay and more. From simple everyday looks to classy corporate looks through bridals and down to runways.
  
Her passion, dedication, hard work, and the eye for colour detail and composition has made her one of Ghana’s finest make-up artiste. Ashiakie's mastery of her craft has lead her start her own make-up teaching sessions.
Below are some of her work.

By: Frederick Aryee.
Photos by Lightville.







Saturday, 25 October 2014

Street Style _ Legon Campus



Street style is fashion that is considered to have emerged not from the studios, but from the grassroots. Street fashion is generally associated with youth culture and is most often seen in major urban centers and is mostly about trending styles. Budding photographer Emmanuel Obuobi brings us the images from the University of Ghana campus. 
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By: Frederick Aryee