A Ghanaian Take on Africhic

Gold Coast designers change up the traditional forms of style. Designs by Kwesi Nti and Oheneba Accessories.

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  Runway Queen

  House of Abnaa

  The Africhic movement is a fusion of traditional African prints and colors, with modern European-inspired cuts. African designers are emerging from all over the continent to represent their wearable and versatile lines.

  Text by Danielle Kwateng

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  Orange Crush

  Kwesi Nti

  Details. Details. Details. The intricacies of stitching and printmaking all serve as an indicator of how much work goes into each piece.

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  Electric Blue

  House of Abnaa

  African fashion is known for wide collars and pronounced sleeves. Africhic designers have reinvented this look for a more modest style.

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  Let it Flow

  House of Abnaa

  African clothing is also known for bold colors. The latest trend is the fusion of these show-stopping colors with wearable cuts.  

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  Fun in the Sun

  House of Abnaa

  Wrapping a wax cloth around your bathing suit or wearing a sleeveless print top is an exoctic look for a tropical beach getaway.

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  Perfect 10

  House of Abnaa

  From the typical two-piece skirt set to flowy dresses, African designers truly explore the natural curves of all women's body types.

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  One in a Million

  House of Abnaa

  AlwaysTraditionally, Ghanaian designers work with each client, individually, to make outfits specific to their measurements. No two outfits are ever the same.

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  Young, Black, Fabulous

  House of Abnaa

  For formal events, African pieces fit in fantastically. If color-shy, there are calm-colored prints that draw less attention while representing the boldness of design.

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  Sweet and Simple

  House of Abnaa

  Perfect for a day of relaxing or a night out in town, pieces like this serve as a versatile and comfortable option for modern women.

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  Manly Bright

  Kwesi Nti

  With men’s fashion, it’s all about showcasing masculinity while integrating bold colors. The most common look is the basic button-up cotton shirt.

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  Simply Suave

  Kwesi Nti

  Shoulders usually have a defined cut, but more designers are relaxing the fit and subduing colors for everyday menswear.

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  Swagger Like Us

  Kwesi Nti

  It's important for men to feel a sense of swag wherever they go. Contrary to popular belief, African designs don't all use flamboyant colors.

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  Oheneba Accessories

  Simple accessories are a great way to include African fashion into everyday wear. Knowing the popularity of small accents,  designers have focused more attention on a unique way to express their heritage while being  functional for customers.

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  Footloose

  Tribe

  The majority of Africhic designer shoes are open-toe and loose fitting.

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  Toe-Cute

  Tribe

  Because there are so many ways to switch up an open-toe design, designers have used their creativity to incorporate different mediums in footwear. Beads, lace and gold are accessories found on the hottest show designs.