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.