Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 472 Building a fashion empire in Ghana is most likely one of the most difficult tasks in the nation. One young tailor/designer Marique had done just this with a beautiful luxurious store based in Accra. Unfortunately, Marique’s shop was destroyed by fire on Monday morning. The sad news was shared by his close friend Kofi Forson on Twitter. The cause of the fire is still unknown, however, images obtained from Twitter shows the damage the fire caused to the shop. The shop was razed down by fire on Monday morning. The designer Marique has spent the past few days mourning over his loss with tweets breaking down the difficulties around building his store. More Articles You Would Love Young & Stylish: See The Kisumu Fashion Week Red Carpet With Their Emerging Fashionistas From Western Kenya MUSIC VID: Award Winning Designer Bri Wireduah Flood Eshun’s ‘Akyia’ Video With Mouth Watering African Print Dresses This time, I am personally pleading with you to please donate cos the expenses coming up now are crazy. 0247850589 | Derick Manu Acheampong | MTN Mobile Money. — Chief (@tailorMARIQUE) December 29, 2020 The biggest expense (triple the cost of machines) will be the new shop and all the stuff needed including fabrics mini equipments and tools to get it ready for work but again vim! — Chief (@tailorMARIQUE) December 29, 2020 Fund Raiser Campaign Set Up A campaign was started on Twitter to raise $3000 worth of funds to help Marique get back on his feet. Caroline Samspon was one of the first celebrities to weigh in her support for the young budding designer. You can also share or donate to this Gofundme. Help for @tailorMARIQUEhttps://t.co/hUbYKhqqsb — Caroline SAMPSON (@caroline4real) December 28, 2020 Baby mother to skirt wearing man Osebo, Nana Aba also weighed in. Upon seeing the news reached out to the young chap to pledge her support for him as fans also are donating through the gofundme account set up to raise some amount for him to get back on his feet. To date, the gofundme account has raised a little over $800. See a video and images of the damaged store below. And some had even left…. pic.twitter.com/bxfa0tgUUO — Chief (@tailorMARIQUE) December 28, 2020 There’s Still Hope For Fashion Designers In Ghana Maintaining a store in Ghana is far from easy, hence why most brands do not own one. However, various variety brand store are popping up across Accra, recently founder of JACCD school, Joyce Ababio launched her Black and White Accent Concept store as seen below. Hopefully we can look forward to a better future of fashion in Ghana. VIDEO: Joyce Ababio Opens ‘Black White and Accents’ Concept Store For Ghanaian Fashion Designers Ghana Celebrity Watch UPCOMING PRIORITY EVENTS! VIEW ALL EVENTS To Submit stories Email: [email protected] or HashTag #FashionGHANA Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Nana Tamakloe Founder of FashionGHANA.com and Accra Fashion Week. I'm grateful you visited, I hope you share, subscribe and share your comments or opinions below. More For You “There Is A Risk Europe Could Die” Macron Speaks Shortly After Losing Control... PICS: “A Bald Woman Knows Her Kingdom” Gorgeous Top African Model Ayen Monica... #OOTD: Rutie B Hits Us With A Perfectly Stylish ‘Break-Out-The-Norm’ Top & Down... Nigerian Designer Uduak & Asiko Artist Recreate Yoruba Mythology & Gods in Stunning... Trashy Rap Star ‘Megan The Stallion’ Is Being Sued By Her Camera For... #OOTD: Nigeria’s Prudential Atelier Shakes Up The Internet With This Astonishing Wedding Guest... VIDEOS: King Promise & Sarkodie Show Men How To Drip In Kente &... FCCPC Shuts Down Chinese Supermarket In Nigeria That Banned Nigerians From Entering VIDEO: Watch Exclusive Designs You Missed At The Just Ended SA Fashion Week... #OOTD: Shams Berry Merges Elegance & Sultriness in Magbrien’s Striking Bustier Ensemble 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.