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[ Accra Mall FASHION WEEKEND ]
THE NEW OLD...THE YOUNGSTERS HIJACKED THE RUNWAY
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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
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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