DREAMS TALENT SHOWCASE
What a day to remember! Dreams College of Creatives Arts as part of its Graduation Fashion Gala, hosted an unforgettable day of creativity at Dreams Talent Showcase. The event took place on 28th October, 2023 at the auditorium of St. Bernadette Soubirous School.
This year’s Talent Showcase was in two folds; Graduate show and Couture show. The former had elegant designs of graduates from the Regular School whilst the latter witnessed breathtaking designs of graduates from the Advanced School in Ghana and Nigeria. Dreams Talent Showcase 2023 had an overall vibe of excitement and ease. The hair and makeup were done by professionals in the beauty room backstage, hairstylists and models were excited whiles in their makeup chairs.
Speaking at the Show Mrs. Susana Mantey, Honcho of Dreams College of Creative Arts mentioned that DCCA has rolled out Dreams School of Craft which will take effect in 2024. She said, ‘’DCCA has played a significant role in fashion education in Africa and as part of our corporate social responsibility, DCCA identified the gap in the Ghanaian fashion industry and offers a solution to bridge the gap’’. ‘’Dreams School of Craft would meet this need by giving back to the society through the empowerment of the less privileged young girls who live within Winneba and its environs with employable skills in Garment Surface Ornamentation’’, she emphasized.
The graduate show saw 21 graduates showcase their unique design collection. Manka Annette’s captivating collection ‘’Atraversa Sharisa” draws upon reality of life. Her silhouettes consist of sharp cuts and a perfect blend of beautiful colors defining her aesthetics. She was awarded Bronze Collection of the year. The Silver Collection of the year was awarded to Joppa Nutifafa Paulina who had ‘Blackish Delazoi’ as the name of her collection. Ebenezer Napoleon Nii Abbey was awarded Gold Collection of the year with his collection ‘Blacko Klak Mundo’. The best collection, The Platinum Collection of the year, was awarded to Ella Impens. The name of her collection ‘Monte Elegant’ shows aesthetics of clean cut and sophistication.
The couture show provided a glimpse into the future of fashion with designs that captivated the audience and left a lasting impression. From avant-garde couture to cutting-edge, the runway was transformed into a vibrant display of imaginations and artistry. Each graduate brought their unique perspective to the fashion world, pushing boundaries and redefining trends. Models received a well-deserved ovation from the audience, recognizing their exceptional talent and hard work.
Renowned fashion houses; Afriken by Nana, Sadia Sanusi, and April Jael all received awards for Special Recognition of Excellence for their distinguished contribution towards nurturing the graduates during their industrial internship program at their fashion houses.
Written by: Derrick Kegeri