In Ghana the fashion industry is more sought-after than ever before. Brands are opening small boutiques or production shops to promote and sell their products. They employ workers and pay them decent wages, which immediately reduce the amount of unemployment across the nation.
Top 10 Fashion designers in Ghana
The most renowned fashion designers in Ghana are all able to say that they have mastered the industry of fashion. They are always ready to utilize their talents to turn traditional textiles and accessories into something modern and well-designed. This article aims to highlight the designers from Ghana who are credited with the expansion in the industry of fashion.
1. Nana & Afua Dabanka
Nana & Afua Dabanka, the founders of MONAA (Ghana) Nana & Afua Dabanka are great real sisters who combine their efforts to make their names known. They were inspired by their father who used create traditional leather slippers made by hand and stunning Kente models mother’s silk. They’ve lived on three continents and their overall influence of their fathers inspired them to develop the sandal collection which is highly sought-after.
2. Kristin & Kofi Essel
Kristin and Kofi Essel have been working together for a while and share an ongoing courtship. They draw inspiration from architecture and developed the jewelry line. Their modern designs have made them among the top design houses in Ghana. La La Anthony, Beyonce and Solange have tried the brand and are wearing some of Kristin and Kofi Essel work in their clothes.
3. Leslie Wiredu Kofi Gyedu
Leslie Wiredu is working with their collections on the streets of Ghana (c) ITC Ethical Fashion Initiative Leslie is one of the most popular men’s fashion designer in Ghana. He is a master at creating costumes for movies and stage. Leslie is a highly innovative designer. A majority of popular Ghana performers are dressed by him when making music videos or performing on stage. The most well-known, top customers of Leslie include Guru, Eden, 4×4, Sarkodie and he recently dressed billionaire Davido.
4. Kofi Okyere Darko
Kofi Okyere is among the designers who quit their jobs because of their love for fashion. He was radio announcer and now is a highly-respected and well-known fashion designer who introduced his 1957 line of clothing. Kofi’s designs have been featured in a variety of fashion shows. Fashion lovers and politicians with prominent personalities are great advocates of his work.
5. Kweku Bediako
Kweku is a renowned designer, who is well-known for dressing the entire Black Star team before the world cup. He designed the chocolate-colored clothing and his creations are displayed on various runways. Many male stars have his clothes in their wardrobes.
6. Elikem Kumordzie Da Tailor
Elikem is known as participant in Big Brother Show. He exhibited his work and that’s when his journey into the world of fashion started. His clothing is featured in numerous platforms and fashion shows in Africa.
7. Elisha Boie
Ellie is among the youngest of the Ghana designers. Ellie is well-known for his creative flair in jerseys and shirts with graphic designs. Elisha invented the BOIE clothing , and his designs were showcased in France.
8. Aisha Ayensu Christie Brown Collection
Aisha is a renowned designer with her sophisticated and fashionable designs. She has created Christie Brown Label. Christie Brown Label with stage costumes. Her designs are featured throughout all over the Africa continent. Her designs are renowned for one of the most famous and well-known international musicians, Beyonce and her dancers costumes for the stage.
9. Ophelia Crossland
Ophelia Akweley Okyere-Darko , an Ghanaian fashion designer as well as the creative director for Ophelia Crossland Designs Ltd and Ohemaa Kids who has been operating for 18 years. The brand was founded in 2004 following her graduation with distinction from the highly regarded Vogue Style School Of Fashion and Design. She’s designed clothing for Samira Bawumia and Mrs. Joy Otabil, Nana Aba Anamoah, Nicole Ari-Parker, Gifty Anti and Doreen Andoh. She also participated in representing Ghana at the Swarovski World Exhibition in Dubai.
10. Tonyi Senayah
Tony is a renowned fashion designer, who invented the horseman’s shoe. He is the president of Ghana as well as a long list of famous people who own one of his creations.