Colossium Magazine September Issue_2019 | Page 22

GiST [ Accra Mall FASHION WEEKEND ] THE NEW OLD...THE YOUNGSTERS HIJACKED THE RUNWAY A s part of Accra Mall’s fashion week, the mall launched their maiden edition of FUTURE FASH- ION FUND. This project is aimed at helping young fashion graduates who as- pire to be fashion retailers. 5 finalists of over fifty applicants were selected to compete for the ultimate prize that is $3,000, a chance to partake in the South African Fashion Week and many other amazing chances. Theme ‘The New Old’ challenges the finalists to in- corporate the then fashion styles into mod- ern fashion styles. The competition was a two day event where the 30th of August was an interactive session with the audience and live make-up tutorials. The main event took 22 | Colossium . September 2019 place the next day on the 31st August. The finalists competed with the finest fash- ion designs inspired from the then fashion styles. During the fashion show, retailers at the Accra Mall showcased their collections on the runway. 3 out of 5 had at least partic- ipated in a fashion show and this event was not new but a little competitive. At the end of it all, Banini Sena Bright be- came the ultimate winner claiming the grand prize and other chances to expose himself to. The first runner up was CHIP.O.NEAL fol- lowed by Avonsige then Ablade Dromo and finally Ekuaaddo. See the next page for photos