Description
This book presents twelve contemporary Ghanaian iconic fashion designers spanning from pre-independence to early part of the twenty-first century classified into four generations. Three generations are presented in this edition. In categorising the astute designers into generations, some essential and fundamental criteria including their peak periods, years in active practice, innovative contributions, influence on consumers, influence in local and global fashion, styles and techniques used considered.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Osuanyi Quaicoo Essel, a Senior Lecturer, teaches at the Fashion and Textiles Education unit in the Department of Art Education of the University of Education, Winneba. He is an African fashion and textiles historian, a practising textiles designer and sculptor. His PhD in Arts and Culture with specialisation in fashion and textiles history and education. Osuanyi’s scholarly works explores how Ghana’s dress culture has evolved over time, fashion decolonisation, generations of contemporary African fashion designers, hair and Afrocentric beauty culture practices.
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