Accra Fashion Week Unveils New Lavish Venue For 2017 And Partners With Ghana's Top Decoration Company, Unique Floral

If you were part of the explosive experience at the inaugural edition of Accra Fashion Week 2016, the organizers are about to step it up to a whole new level. Event planners and decoration company Unique Floral will now be an intricate part of Accra Fashion Week 2017.

Their venue in the International Trade Fair Center will now host the 6 day fashion extravaganza starting from 3rd to 8th October 2017.

The organizers believe promoting the designers on an international level if very essential to appeal to boutique owners, but how their clothes are presented is even more essential to their branding, and this is why they chose to orchestrate 2017 with Ghana's best decoration company Unique Floral.

PHOTOS: Cover Girl, Yvonne Okoro Dazzles At The Unveiling Of Glam Africa New Issue

The Untamed Empire Concept Store at North Ridge in Accra, saw yet an overwhelming set up of uniquely themed backdrop made of Artificial Green grass with different little fans from all parts of the world; This was to officially host press men and guests to unveil the new edition of Glam Africa Magazine.

The Glam Africa Social Media Soirée, came off on Friday 28th of April 2017. The event, which was advertised as an exhibition and launch of the Glam Africa April-June edition, featured renowned Ghanaian actress Yvonne Okoro, Rita Dominic and Boity Thulo.

The event was graced by many elite news writers, media personalities, bloggers, interns and celebrities, and was an avenue for socializing and great Networking.

Guests were treated to an over flow of a variety of cocktails, palm wine, champagne and interesting Ghanaian Delicacies to celebrate with Glam Africa Magazine and the entire Team.

Speaking at the event, Glam Africa's Ghana rep, unveiled the magazine's new platform, that allows consumers to buy published and virtual copies of Glam Africa Magazine at their convenience. "We are giving back to the people, because the people make us", Emmanuel Oscar Ugoh said as he announced that users can advertise Glam Africa and instantly make 20 percent, off the Magazine sales.

The event, was climaxed with a specially arranged Autograph session by Actress and Glam Cover Girl, Yvonne Okoro. The official Magazine signing session was welcomed by all as Miss Okoro personally handed over Autographed Magazines to all invited guests coupled with interesting Photograph sessions.

FACE OF ACCRA FASHION WEEK 2017 MODEL COMPETITION; DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

Face of Accra Fashion Week is back following the victory of fashion model Grace Quaye who walked away with 3000ghs last year. Grace is set front the advertisement and promotional campaign for Accra Fashion Week 2017, and is also scheduled to open and close the main shows this year.

Now the search is on for the Face Of Accra Fashion Week 2017. As the Accra Fashion Week brand grows, so will the treats and rewards of the winner, and this year with a promising number of companies on board, our lucky winner might not only be the face of Accra Fashion Weeks, but also a number of brands.

AFWk LTD in partnership with FashionGHANA.com and Confidence Models have come together to bring a competition that will see Ghana’s most beautiful fashion model leave with 3000ghs worth of prizes, a 3 year contract with Ghana’s best fashion agency Confidence Models.

Photo : MzVee Snubbed For Wearing African Print?

Eurostar are in for some controversy as people begin to scrutinise their recent list of best dressed female celebs at the VGMA’s.

Mzvee caught people’s eyes on the night with her beautiful yet simple kente garment, yet the ‘Daavi’ hitmaker was nowhere to be found when the Eurostar fashion review team drew up their much hyped list after the show.

The four famed ‘power rangers’, and other ladies such as Amanda Jissih and Benedicta Gafah made the final list, but not Mzvee and her indigenous attire.

The question has been lighting up social media and rapper Okyeame Kwame is now asking the same question. In a post on social media Saturday, the ‘rap doctor’ wondered:

I humbly want to ask Eurostar why MzVee is missing in their list of “10 Best Dressed Female Celebs At VGMA” this year? Is it because she was cladded in a traditional, African wear? Is this not classy enough to earn her a spot?”

Many commenters indicate they agree with OK’s sentiments, asking the same question over whether the newly crowned ‘Daavi’ was snubbed due to her decision to go local.

Various African Designers Set To Celebrate Ghana At 60 At Accra Fashion Week With Massive Fashion Festival

Accra Fashion Week 2017 is already set for 3-8th October, and this year, the organizers promise it's even going to be bigger than last years which saw the participation of 14 countries and even more foreign visitors to the country.

The 2016 event pushed tremendous barriers and was the first of it's kind to hold 3 full days worth of fashion activities from early afternoon to late night. This year will see participation from even more countries in addition to the previous, this time including Kenya, Belgium, Niger, France, Botswana and possibly more before the close of the designer registration in mid August.

Some of the new brands include Magushi Doll from Zambia, Zizi Africa from Kenya, The Jireh Couture from Belgium, Alia Bare from Niger, Nacho Designs by Chuks from Nigeria, and possibly the first ever Botswana designer to showcase in Ghana, Thabi D. They will showcase alongside previous designers that wowed last year such as Mark Johnson from UK, Jants Collection, Bri Wireduah, Afre Anko and much more from Ghana.