Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 595 Accra Fashion Week, the event that coined and introduced African fashion seasons onto the international scene with the Chilly/Rainy edition in March and Summer/Harmattan edition in October will now only see one event in 2021. This comes as a big surprise as Accra Fashion Week is known for hosting the largest number of nations in Africa, as far as entertainment and fashion is concerned. In 2017, the event hosted over 30 nations showcasing in Accra. AFWk To Develop Designer Training Program According to the organizers, the reasons behind the limitations is many designers as well as the nation itself, need a lot of preparation prior to a fashion week. More Articles You Would Love #fGSTYLE: GoodByeGucci, See African Styles That Are Redefining The Concept Of Luxury Fashion PICS: Internet Viral Sensation Who Blew Up For Her Cute Smile & Long Natural Hair Is All Grown Up Now! As far as the designers are concerned, organizers behind the show believe they need time to compose a collection that works and is relevant to interested buyers. Not only is the design aesthetic a crucial part of the runway, but also the essential activities needed to be executed to make a statement with the showcased collections. “Most designers use fashion shows as a symbol of their status or exposE of their work. However, fashion shows are business platforms to launch a product to a retailer. No retailer looks forward to hosting or selling merchandise that is not heavily promoted in any market” – Geori stated “Our aim is to prepare the designers ahead of this with an Accra Fashion Week designer program” Accra Fashion Week 2021 The fashion week intends to execute it’s designer registration early so they can work closely with the foreign brands to groom them ahead of the show so errors in their runway presentations could be amended to meet appropriate standards. “Africa has been sidelined in the international world of fashion for too long, we have pockets of successful individuals here and there when they are convenient to the major markets, but nothing to the interest of Africa. This is all due to the lack of interest of both the industry players and the government to organize our fashion scene, which leaves us on the shortened” stated by CEO of Accra Fashion Week, Nana A. Tamakloe Last year, many witnessed a revolutionary virtual edition of fashion in Africa producing quality runway videos like never seen before. The event hosted brands like Red Cotton Boutique, Milandsther, Clavon Leonard, Mikoko Deluxe and much more. There are no plans for Accra Fashion Week to go virtual in 2021 as of yet but are likely to consider adding elements of this to its 2021 show. For now, expect the next runway event to be executed in the month of December 2021. Ghana Celebrity Watch UPCOMING PRIORITY EVENTS! VIEW ALL EVENTS To Submit stories Email: [email protected] or HashTag #FashionGHANA accra fashion weekAccra Fashion Week 2021fashion showghana fashionghana fashion shows Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Abigail Oluwakemi I'm a fashion stylist turned blogger, I hope you love my work. More For You Stunning Trinidadian Beauty, Nikitha Cornwall Radiates in Sultry Ruched Swimwear “Imagine If She Came Wearing AFRICAN Print” South Africans Chastise Tyla For Not... PICS: Anok Yai Gets All Crystalled Up For MET Gala Red Carpet In... PICS: “Is She A Man?” Fans Question Aya Nakamura’s Gender After Her Boob... PICS: Adut Akech Brought Sanity To The MET Gala 2024 In Her White... #OOTD: Miss World Côte d’Ivoire 2023, Mylene Djihony Stuns in Or’Noir Crochet Design VIDEO: Jamaican Queen Who Washed Wode Maya’s Feet With Her Locks Gets Surprised... #fGSTYLE: Unleashing the Power of African Prints for Girls’ Night Out! Ghanaian Highlife Star Akwaboah’s Is Off The Market, See His Engagement Photos Inside! Looking For Trendy Kufis and Durags; Search No Further Senegal’s Amaja Is Here Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.