Since our last Koloqua Style ™ roundup, there has been some major happenings in the Liberian fashion and art industries. For starters, USA-based Photographer, Isaac West ‘s photographs took front page in a Paper Magazine editorial feature on American superstar actress, Zendaya. The editorial is the second major work shot by West to be featured in the popular US magazine. Following suit to West’s feature, the trends dominating among Liberians around the world since our last roundup has shown that it is time to spring up new colors to our wardrobes.
From bold, bright colors, to more pastel and dark solid palettes, the trends dominating among Liberians around the world in the past week remained true to form. Liberians are never ones to shy away from the drama, so it is unsurprising that the latest trends are taking this route. Likewise, with its shared history with the USA, there are many American influences in Liberian culture. As such, the increasing trend of modern styles with lappa prints took the backstage in the past week.
In the past week, European/American influences reigned supreme, as most of our trendsetters chose solid colors and classic cuts over lappa patterns. Will this be the trend for the incoming Summer/Rainy Season months, or are we in for more twists and turns? Continue below and decide for yourself.
Koloqua Style: Liberian Fashion Trends
Big Jues
US-Based Model, Maconnie Dukuly
Social Media Personality, Abbi
Blogger, Angelina Davies
Textile Designer, Lovetta Conto
Travel Blogger, Sarlea Mah
Social media Personality, Aria Oki
Social Media Personality, Valarie
Hair Stylist, CEO, Charm 8 Hair, Muna Nimely
Founder, Chief Executive Women, Desiree Dossen
CEO, Bedroom Bully, Sylvia
Fashion Designer, Bijou Lareine
Fashion Designer, June Damey
Lifestyle Blogger, Jankai Mulbah
Former Mayor of Paynesville City, Cyvette Gibson
Beautypreneur, Sambi Alieu
CEO, Stubbs Fabrics, Leah Stubblefield
Editor in Chief, the Koloqua Dialogues, Adrienne Tingba
Social Media Personality, Pearl
Activist, Satta F. Sheriff
Cralor Boys
Singer/Songwriter, Cjay
Sneaker Connoisseur, Mbaimba
Fashion Designer/Stylist, Patmole Cole
Co-Founder, Waterside Apparels, Daquan Earle
Singer/Songwriter, Cralorboy CIC
Blogger, Diamond Online, Sheikh Mohammed
Social media Personality, Winston Gant
Fine Artist, Rodney Sikdar
The Gentlemen of Bilikon Ent. Lyee and Sidikie Bility (L & M)
And that’s it for this week’s lesson in Koloqua Style. see you all next time!