Wednesday, July 18, 2012
African print in fashion-a word with Akua Berko
MABM (Maa Akua Berko-Mensah)
is a clothing label for all women of any shape and size. MABM was founded in
2011, as Berko tells us. Responding to the inquiry of how heritage influences
or inspires his design, Berko says “as a Ghanaian born and raised, my culture
and upbringing has the largest influence on what I design. Hence I use the
African prints.”
APiF: if your label was a
person, what kind of a person would it be?
Berko: that person would be
an optimistic woman with character and dreams.
ApiF: what is your favorite
closet piece in your collection and why?
Berko: I have a couple of pieces
which I adore. Ine is the Limelight from my new collection. I love it because
of its uniqueness and combination of the African Print and pastel cotton
fabric. Apart from that, it works well with it. It’s a pencil skirt and peplum
top.
People need to get fashion
collections easily and with comfort, at least. How do you market your design
and make them accessible to your audience out there?
Berko: I currently have a
Facebook page and a website which I use to showcase and carry some of my
ready-to-wear pieces.
Berko: my advice is that no
one should bring you down. Have less room for obstacles and rather focus on
your dreams and aspirations. It may not be easy, but as long as you have the
capability to place yourself in a position of making it, no matter what, you
will still make it.
ApiF: plans for this year?
Yeah, this year is great for
us to move higher. We have a major show-Africa Fashion Week New York expected
to take place on 13th July, where we shall be showcasing our new
outfits and collections. In September, we shall also take part in a major show
in Las Vegas Ankara Festival and some of our collections will be available for
sale.
Labels:
Africa Fashion,
African Fashions,
Fashion
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