THE FINAL BLISS OF GLITZ AFRICAN FASHION WEEK

The Glitz Africa fashion week has come and gone leaving the wild memories in our minds as creative designers flew in from all over the world to make the event a memorable one which they did as Great designers like Ambassador, Mai Atofo, Modela, Farrah, Kofi Ansah and lots more showcased fashion from a different angel, using drama, siga, and dance to send a message to the wonderful audience, it was really 3 days of great event..... A true Ghanaian hospitality showcased from day one through two and three. The Accra International Conference Center brought beautiful faces to witness creativity, among them were, Chief Dele Momodu of Ovation International, Ayoade and Theresa of Charter House, KKD, Juliet Ibrahim, Lexy Mojo Eyes of Legendary Gold Limited, Miss Malaika finalists, Wanlov Kubolor, Eazzy, et al. Little did we know that the night was just getting set for the excitement . Talking about drama, it all started with Farrah from India whose spicing came with a beautiful choreographed display, then entered the purest of fabrics to the glorification of the pride of India. Diva Delicious came knocking with awesome and impressive styles. Immediately, it was time for Ambassador Couture from Nigeria to showcase his collections, and with drama did he introduce himself. Cigarette smoking and newspaper reading beautified his collections. Wana Elle Couture, Ohema Ohene and Gilles Toure all did fantastically well on a smooth tone. Then Mai Atafo inspired from Nigeria raised the roof with heightened drama signaling that the business of designing isn’t all about sewing, but creativity plays a larger role. The whole night came to a standstill when the veteran Kofi Ansah sent forth his models all in ‘sweet’ dedicated designs to the late President of Ghana, Professor John Evans Fiifi Atta Mills. With open arms were they received by the audience, who couldn’t stop applauding. After the runway show was over, it was time to award impressive personalities, and Mina Evans took home the Emerging Designer, Zion Benjamin and Doris Asumani grabbed the Male and Female Models of the Year respectively. Mai Atafo claimed the bragging rights and went home with the Designer of the Year, while Sa4a Designers took away the CHIVAS Luxury Male Design Awards, then the top of the bill award – Life Time Award went to Kofi Ansah. With the previous days serving as mere warm ups, this event truly brought out the finest of designers, models and audience across Ghana on one platform. From the stage, to the environment and caliber of designers that showcased on all three days, and though the audience did toil with starting time which for some reasons we shall wink; it is proper to tell it all that Sunday was a beautiful way to climax the whole event. At last, Glitz Africa Fashion Week redeemed the oozing vibes in the fashion industry in Ghana, and thus, created that ‘happy ending story’ smiles and acknowledgment from everyone that graced the show from start to finish. lets do this again 2013, it will be mind blowing....

Glitz Africa Fashion Week 2012

The long awaited Glitz Africa fashion week is here and promises to take you off balance as creative and talented designers from around the world are all set to make this 3 days of fashion extravaganza a memorable one for all. Glitz Africa Magazine, a Ghana based celebrity/lifestyle magazine that embraces fashion and celebrates fashion designers across Africa especially in Ghana has announced that its inaugural Fashion Week will hold in Accra from August 17 - 19, 2012. The Glitz Africa Fashion Week is tailored to provide the platform for Africa’s Fashion industry to showcase its talents, network, celebrate each other and expose them to uncharted markets. It will be international 3-day event at the Accra International Conference Center on the 17th, 18th and 19th of August 2012. It will open vast opportunities for young designers & models as well as increase visibility and promotion of brands associated. Glitz Africa Fashion Week will be produced by Big Ideaz Consult and Media Republic. “One of the biggest and the fastest growing industries in the world is the fashion industry. This is because of the emergence of daring and dynamic young talents who are not shy to push the boundaries of creativity in the industry. The Fashion Industry needs various platforms like fashion weeks to sustain its rate of growth and for various brands to leverage and draw synergy from the glitz and glamour to promote themselves”, says Claudia Lumor, publisher, Glitz Magazine. The Glitz Africa Fashion team will select from a list of top designers of African origin from Ghana , United Kingdom , United States of America and the entire African continent to showcase at 1 venue ,with 10 fashions shows in 3 days, 40 international models, Seminars /Exhibition and International press. The event will be produced by Big Ideaz Consult one of the leading event support and branding specialists in Ghana. The Glitz Africa Fashion week promises an unrivaled opportunity for various brands to draw affinity to their targets. ACTIVITIES Activities for the 3 day event will include the following: • Fashion Shows • Make up Party • Fashion Award • Sales Exhibition • Seminars / Workshops • Private cocktail parties for sponsors, designers and celebrities. • Performances by top musicians, DJs and dancers • After party events – all strictly by invitations • Awards will be presented to sterling practitioners in the industry at the end of the event FRIDAY • Exhibition • Opening Ceremony • Evening Fashion Shows • Arrival party SATURDAY • Exhibition and Seminar • Afternoon Fashion Shows • Evening Fashion Shows • Make Up Party SUNDAY • Exhibition • Afternoon Fashion shows • Closing and awards ceremony • After party SALES EXHIBITION 3m X 3m booth will be set up for exhibitors to provide their products for sale to the general public. SEMINAR Seasoned fashion experts and professionals will engage practitioners in an intensive workshop/seminar on very topical issues regarding the fashion industry. FASHION SHOW Top notch industry designers and models from across the world will be hand picked to showcase their best on the longest runway ever built in Ghana. PARTIES Our patrons will be treated to theme parties featuring top DJ’s and celebrities every night. Sponsored parties will be held at the request of sponsors. LIST OF DESIGNERS INCLUDE Mai Atafo Nigeria Christie Brown Ghana PISTIS Ghana Mina Evans Ghana Sangare Habbib Cote D'Ivoire Dake Abaya US Ali Adams Ghana/South Africa Aya Morrison Ghana Modela Couture Nigeria Ajepomaa Mensah Ghana Divious Ghana Msimps Ghana Sa4a Ghana Imane Ayissi Paris Alima Bello Ghana Alian Martial Tapolo Paris Gilles Roland Toure Cote D'Ivoire 1957 Ghana House Of Eccentric Ghana Black Pepper by Thokozani Mbatha South Africa Ophelia Crossland Designs Ghana N'kya Designs Ghana /U.K House of Farrah Nigeria Castle Designs & treasure chest jewelry by Dpiper twins U.S DEDO Ghana Dio Ali Cameroon Ivana Elle Couture Ghana Félicien Castermann Benin B'XOTIC Ghana Ambassador Coture Nigeria Vonne Couture Nigeria Ani Siyah Ghana Peachy Purr Ghana Ohema Ohene U.K Wana Sambo Clothing Nigeria Vlisco Ghana