The Fashion Domain of the Ghana Culture Forum (GCF) has intensified its engagement with sector stakeholders, aiming to formalize collaboration and strengthen the fashion industry’s position within Ghana’s broader creative economy.
The Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the GCF met with the Fashion Domain leadership and members from key organizations, including the Association of Garments and Apparel Manufacturers (AGAM), the Models Union of Ghana (MODUGA), and the Fashion Council of Ghana. The session also included representation from the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), through Edwina Assan of EDTEX, and Dr. William Senayah from Accra Technical University’s Department of Fashion and Textile Design.
The meeting focused on building a cohesive industry platform that supports coordinated communication, policy advocacy, and business growth. GCF Chair Nana Owuoahene Acheampong and General Secretary Edwina Assan highlighted the Forum’s role in connecting creative professionals with policymakers and called for more consistent internal coordination across industry domains.
As the most active domain within the GCF, the Fashion Domain has scheduled, participated in over 15 activities since November 2023, with further engagements planned through mid-2025. These initiatives range from stakeholder networking and capacity-building programs to exhibitions and creative business forums.
The Domain is now preparing for an internal strategy session to explore practical collaboration between members. The goal is to identify commercial opportunities across fashion design, modeling, manufacturing, and retail, as well as to formalize pathways for new entrants to join the Ghana Culture Forum.
The Forum is also seeking to promote cross-sectoral exhibitions that link environmental and business themes. One such initiative, Echoes of the Landfill, opens on June 5 at the Museum of Science and Technology to mark World Environment Day. Curated by Fashion Domain Head Beatrice ‘Bee’ Arthur, the event will feature fashion art made from repurposed mannequins alongside installations by artists known for their work with plastic and rubber waste. The exhibition highlights growing interest in circular economy practices and sustainable production methods within the fashion sector.
Participation in the Ghana Culture Forum continues to offer fashion businesses a platform for visibility, advocacy, and collaboration across the country’s expanding creative industries landscape.
