Mr. Brenu who design for the 1981 fashion design outfit , noted that when these products are patronised it will go a long way to help invigorate the fashion industry to stand tall to compete at the international level and also contribute significantly to the socioeconomic development. And create jobs for stakeholders in industry.

“Without support the industry will not grow. Since it takes a lot of money, pains and stress to come out with fashion designs”, he added.

The Ghanaian fashion designer based in Milan, disclosed this during the official launch of 1891; clothing line in Accra .

Adding that, countries such as Nigeria and South African strongly support their fashion design industries.

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He expressed worried about manner in which numerous Ghanaians always travel outside the country just to purchase fashion designs.

He said, it is in this regard, he decided to return home to showcase the experience he acquired from the fashion industry whiles in Italy to in order to satiate the needs of the good people of Ghana.

This he said, Inspiration is drawn from the geometric aesthetics of Ghanaian traditional symbols and art, modern design and architecture combined with Italian craftsmanship with emphasis on fit, comfort and ease of wear. “African designs are not always about wax prints”, he noted.

The Designer was an alumni of the prestigious Parsons School of Design and Istituto Marangoni.He has designed for renowned brands such as Mila Schön and Ports 1961.

However the event was sponsored by Mercedes Benz attracted both Ghanaian and international fashion design patrons and stakeholders.

1981 is a contemporary Ghanaian fashion brand founded/ launched in 2012 by Nana K. Brenu.In its essence, 1981 brand’s sensibility is echoed through CONTRADICTION, achieved by using contrasting materials, textures and cut, while exploring contrasting ideas and themes.

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