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.
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.
Ghana Celebrity WatchVIDEO: Joyce Ababio Opens ‘Black White and Accents’ Concept Store For Ghanaian Fashion Designers
UPCOMING TOP EVENTS!
CANEX WKND, presented by African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) in partnership with the Government of Côte d’Ivoire will be a 3 – day gathering of creatives from across Africa and the diaspora in Abidjan between 25 – 27 November 2022.
Ghana’s leading fashion event Accra Fashion Week is scheduled for 7-11 December 2022 following their 5th-year celebration last year in 2021. Accra Fashion Week is a platform for African designers that can be compared to fashion weeks across the major capitals. It aims to fill the void which sees tremendous creativity and culture across the continent with the absence of an operating fashion infrastructure.
The epic event took place at Ghana Dubai in Accra, and saw models march down the steps from the Kwame Nkrumah Monument whilst being followed by a spotlight, before circulating the central fountains. Memories of the exciting night still give chills as guests revisit the experience on youtube.
However, rest assured that 2022 is going to be even more exciting with greater performances and an upgraded designer collection. FashionGHANA.com is sure to bring you the exclusives we did on www.FashionGHANA.com/TV. All last year’s shows are available to watch on youtube. Designer’s registration is ongoing on the AccraFashionWeek.org website.
As we embark on another year of celebrating African culture, our theme for 2022 is “Afrofuturism.” This term was created to explore the developing intersection of cultural aesthetic, philosophy of science, and philosophy of history as it relates to the African Diaspora. During this year’s events, Afrochella will bring “Afrofuturism” to life through fashion, food, art and music. In 2019, the African Diaspora returned home to the continent for the “Year of Return.” This year, we will explore the endless possibilities of what “Afrofuturism” could look like in 2022 and beyond.
Afro Nation is a brand new music festival, offering a lineup packed with talent from the worlds of Afrobeats, hip hop, R&B and dancehall
Afro Nation will bring together the best artists in afrobeats, hip hop, r&b, dancehall and bashment. Expect world-class programming of live performances and DJs.
#AfroNation is an all-inclusive music and arts festival meant to celebrate and eulogize African culture across various continents, not just Africa.
DIRECTION COLLECTION: OUT NOW!
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