P
rint has found its way to the
hearts of many Ghanaians and is
patronized broadly for occasions
such as dowry paying ceremo-
nies, outdooring/naming and
burial ceremonies in the tradi-
tional Ghanaian community. It can also serve
as cover cloth and can be used for other daily
functions. Each fabric design communicates a
message to both the wearer and the admirer.
Sometimes, it also reveals valuable information
like the origin and ethnicity of the wearer; as
most of the various designs originated from
different parts of the country with different
designs and meanings embedded on them.
With designs ranging from shorts/sports wears,
casual wears, maxi dresses, skirts, blazers and
several other cloth types Ghanaian prints are
nothing short of revolutionary! Other fashion
accompaniments like bags and lady’s fashion
slippers are sometimes made with these prints.
The colourful nature and definite designs also
keep the materials at their best while they com-
plete your look in the best way. The Ghanaian
fashion market however in this year, being the
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A designer display clothes
made with wax print
Year of Return is keen on steadily promoting
the Ghanaian culture; and ‘the Ghanaian print
fashion trend’ is just the thing we need.
In conclusion, the term ‘Ghanaian Fashion
Trends’ literally refers to ‘Ghana prints’, because
it covers over a half of the other surviving
‘Kente’ and Smock trends. In a quote on fashion
and trends by Yves Saint Laurent; “Fashions
fade, style is eternal”. Designs may change over
time, but the classic STYLE of ‘story-telling’ is a
commendable factor in the pursuit of keeping
the trend alive.
Slippers made with wax prints
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