The Liberian fashion industry, in the last week, acquired a massive breakthrough! How massive, you ask? Well, give me small chance to tell you…
On Saturday, June 22, 2019, Liberian fashion reached international press coverage when renowned accessory designer, Wilhelmina Cooper, was featured in an episode of CNN’s African Voices. The episode highlighted the designer and her works over the years with Myeonway’s Designs, the Monrovia African Pop-Up Shop, and more recently, Jewels by Myeonway. In her interview, Cooper stated that her goal is to have women feeling good about themselves, while kicking ass and looking badass in accessories made in Liberia.
Following suit to her ‘Made in Liberia’ model, the designer was adorned in all clothing and accessories made and sold in Liberia. Did the rest of Liberians around the world also follow the trend set by Cooper? Continue below for a full Koloqua style roundup of all the major trends reigning supreme among Liberians around the world, to see how Liberians are putting their country on the map through fashion.
Liberians leveling up in Fashion
Co-Owner MVD Inc, Miatta Johnson
Creator of The Fine Wine Series, Kwashee Totimeh
Founder of Myeonway Designs, Wilhelmena Cooper
Stylist/Designer, Patmol Cole
SuperModel, Ziama Younger
Social Media Personality, Mohammed Kaba
Hostage Negotiator, Marcia Gooding
Photographer/Creative Director Isaac West
CEO of Charm8 Hair, Muna Nimeley
Singer/Songwriter, CJay
Founder of Mental Care Liberia, Samantha Goba
Singer/Songwriter, Sirweah
Beauty Entrepreneur, Sambi Alieu
Singer/Songwriter, Jaredo
Make-up Artist, Simonlyn Wisseh
FilmMaker, Robert Mathais
Fashion Designer, June Damey
Singer/Songwriter, Stunna
Activist & Writer, Bilphena Yahwon
Nurse, Gifty Amadu
CEO of TBM Networks, Tinesi Minekon
Editor-In-Chief of The Koloqua Dialogues, Adrienne Tingba
Fashion Designer, Comfort Norkeh
Social Media Personality, Jazzy Love
Fashion Designer/ Model, Maima
Teacher, Joi Frankfort
Singer/Songwriter, Faithvonic
Actress/T.V Host, Cece Maintain
Astrologer, Vei
Fashion Designer, Melody Asherman
Writer, Kennedia
Owner of Silhouette Stylez, Josephine
Model, Jaz
Beauty Influencer, Nauteya Whyee
CEO of Stubbs Fabrics, Leah Stubblefield
As Liberians are leveling up in the Fashion Industry, we Know it only goes upward from here. Will the “Made in Liberia” print remain trendy as this week goes? Keep tuned to find out what the next week brings in Koloqua Style.
