ITFP - Newsletter ITFP Quarterly Newsletter Institute of Textiles and Fashion Professional Second Quarter Issue 2 June 2019 Welcome Welcome to the newest issue of the Quarterly Newsletter of the Institute of Textiles and Fashion Professionals (ITFP) – Ghana. We hope that this series would help you learn more about the ITFP and bring you up to speed on the latest in the area of textiles and fashion in Ghana. Thank you for your continued work and support for us. We hope to get more insight and contributions from you and your institution in the subsequent editions. For the ITFP, 2019 has been a busy year, as we are working on expanding our national footprint by growing our membership base. We have also started offering innovative and new research services to members and institutions. Stay tuned for some exciting developments in the coming months. This edition of the newsletter is promisingly picturesque in content because it captures a number of the end of year graduate textiles and fashion shows on the various tertiary institutions across the country. We hope you enjoy reading! As a reminder, kindly feel free to reach out to us any time with questions, concerns or feedback. Richard Acquaye (PhD) Newsletter Editor. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: M-Tech Textiles Show 2019,Takoradi Technical University, Takoradi Technique Style 2019, Takoradi Technical University, Takoradi Fashion Expression 2019, Kumasi Technical University, Kumasi Apaso Akasa, Blue Crest College, Accra Momentos De Moda 2019, University of Education, Winneba (Kumasi Campus) Fashion Show and Art Presentation 2019, Ho Technical University Graduate Exhibition and Fashion Show, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi. New members ITFP 1 ITFP - Newsletter ITFP Quarterly Newsletter Institute of Textiles and Fashion Professional Second Quarter Issue 2 June 2019 Welcome Welcome to the newest issue of the Quarterly Newsletter of the Institute of Textiles and Fashion Professionals (ITFP) – Ghana. We hope that this series would help you learn more about the ITFP and bring you up to speed on the latest in the area of textiles and fashion in Ghana. Thank you for your continued work and support for us. We hope to get more insight and contributions from you and your institution in the subsequent editions. For the ITFP, 2019 has been a busy year, as we are working on expanding our national footprint by growing our membership base. We have also started offering innovative and new research services to members and institutions. Stay tuned for some exciting developments in the coming months. This edition of the newsletter is promisingly picturesque in content because it captures a number of the end of year graduate textiles and fashion shows on the various tertiary institutions across the country. We hope you enjoy reading! As a reminder, kindly feel free to reach out to us any time with questions, concerns or feedback. Richard Acquaye (PhD) Newsletter Editor. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: M-Tech Textiles Show 2019,Takoradi Technical University, Takoradi Technique Style 2019, Takoradi Technical University, Takoradi Fashion Expression 2019, Kumasi Technical University, Kumasi Apaso Akasa, Blue Crest College, Accra Momentos De Moda 2019, University of Education, Winneba (Kumasi Campus) Fashion Show and Art Presentation 2019, Ho Technical University Graduate Exhibition and Fashion Show, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi. New members ITFP 1 ITFP - Newsletter ITFP - Newsletter “APASO AKASA” – GRADUATE SHOWCASE 2019 FASHION SHOW AND 2019 II EDITION” Faculty of Art and Design ART PRESENTATION Ho Technical University School of Fashion Design Bluecrest College - Ghana We are here again to witness the display of handiworks of students from the Department of Fashion Design and Textiles and the As many as 40 young designers from Department of Industrial Art. In the past, these BlueCrest School of Fashion & Design two Departments do have their exhibitions and (SFD) successfully showcased their graduating collection at the second shows separately. edition of Apaso) Kasa, at the Accra This joint programme begun in October, Digital Centre. 2018, when at a Staff and Students Durbar, the 'Apaso) Kasa', which means 'scissors talk' idea of having a Faculty level exhibition and in Twi, took place on April 27, 2019. It is show was discussed. Staff and students bought held every year for the final year students in the degree and diploma programmes of into the idea. The Board of the Faculty SFD. Other than receiving hands-on approved the proposal for the merger to take training on participating in real fashion effect from this academic year and events, students also interact with Management lead by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. buyers, press, artists and other members Ben Q. Honyenuga gave the merger their of the fashion fraternity in Ghana. Some of the themes that students blessings by approving it. You will therefore chose this year included - Ming dynasty in witness something different from what you do China, Medieval Europe, Rubik's Cube, see in previous shows. Masquerade festivals, African Tribes etc. This year's Art and Design Week is on Talented students showcased their theme: “Champions of Change: the Impact of impressive designs as casual wears, evening gowns, wedding gowns, Technical Vocational Education and Training sportswear and avant-garde among for Sustainable Development.” others. This graduate showcase is one of I want to sincerely thank Members of the Art the most prestigious fashion shows in and Design Week Planning Committee lead by Ghana. Mr. Samuel Kwame for putting together one of SFD's Academic Head Mr Rajesh K Pillai said, “More than 300 people the most comprehensive and well organized attended the second edition of Apaso) week long activities ever in the history of the Kasa, including professional fashion Faculty and for that matter the University. photographers and media persons. Such Kudos to all Members of the Committee. an idea platform offers unrestricted exposure to our future designers to showcase their creativity to the world. Elizabeth Obinnim Our students used whatever knowledge Dean, Faculty of Art, HTU they had acquired during the duration of their Mr Rajesh K. Pillai ITFP 2 ITFP 3 ITFP - Newsletter ITFP - Newsletter “APASO AKASA” – GRADUATE SHOWCASE 2019 FASHION SHOW AND 2019 II EDITION” Faculty of Art and Design ART PRESENTATION Ho Technical University School of Fashion Design Bluecrest College - Ghana We are here again to witness the display of handiworks of students from the Department of Fashion Design and Textiles and the As many as 40 young designers from Department of Industrial Art. In the past, these BlueCrest School of Fashion & Design two Departments do have their exhibitions and (SFD) successfully showcased their graduating collection at the second shows separately. edition of Apaso) Kasa, at the Accra This joint programme begun in October, Digital Centre. 2018, when at a Staff and Students Durbar, the 'Apaso) Kasa', which means 'scissors talk' idea of having a Faculty level exhibition and in Twi, took place on April 27, 2019. It is show was discussed. Staff and students bought held every year for the final year students in the degree and diploma programmes of into the idea. The Board of the Faculty SFD. Other than receiving hands-on approved the proposal for the merger to take training on participating in real fashion effect from this academic year and events, students also interact with Management lead by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. buyers, press, artists and other members Ben Q. Honyenuga gave the merger their of the fashion fraternity in Ghana. Some of the themes that students blessings by approving it. You will therefore chose this year included - Ming dynasty in witness something different from what you do China, Medieval Europe, Rubik's Cube, see in previous shows. Masquerade festivals, African Tribes etc. This year's Art and Design Week is on Talented students showcased their theme: “Champions of Change: the Impact of impressive designs as casual wears, evening gowns, wedding gowns, Technical Vocational Education and Training sportswear and avant-garde among for Sustainable Development.” others. This graduate showcase is one of I want to sincerely thank Members of the Art the most prestigious fashion shows in and Design Week Planning Committee lead by Ghana. Mr. Samuel Kwame for putting together one of SFD's Academic Head Mr Rajesh K Pillai said, “More than 300 people the most comprehensive and well organized attended the second edition of Apaso) week long activities ever in the history of the Kasa, including professional fashion Faculty and for that matter the University. photographers and media persons. Such Kudos to all Members of the Committee. an idea platform offers unrestricted exposure to our future designers to showcase their creativity to the world. Elizabeth Obinnim Our students used whatever knowledge Dean, Faculty of Art, HTU they had acquired during the duration of their Mr Rajesh K. Pillai ITFP 2 ITFP 3 ITFP - Newsletter ITFP - Newsletter M-TECH TEXTILES DESIGN SHOW 2019 Department of Textile Design and Technology Takoradi Technical University The 'M-Tech Textiles Design Show 2019' feature works by the final year Master of Technology in Textiles students of the Department of Textile Design and Technology, Takoradi Technical University, Takoradi. The exhibits for the show are created by the students as part of their Studio Practice course which is designed to develop the creative potential and skills of the students in providing solutions to design problems. The course aims at encouraging students to explore and experiment with different and varied media in the production of artefacts and reinforce the practice of skills necessary to embark on projects from conception to completion. This first design show themed 'Vestiges' encouraged students to utilise waste products and low-cost textile materials to fashion-out marketable products with low technology and energy efficient processes. The students went through sustained studio experimentations making them uniquely positioned to conjure up solutions to textile design problems.