{"id":89961,"date":"2025-08-15T22:27:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T22:27:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=89961"},"modified":"2025-08-15T22:27:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T22:27:26","slug":"beyond-bounds-knust-fashion-graduates-redefine-style-at-2025-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=89961","title":{"rendered":"Beyond Bounds: KNUST fashion graduates redefine style at 2025 show"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Final-year fashion students from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi have unveiled a collection of designs at the 2025 Graduate Exhibition and Fashion Show, held under the theme\u00a0Meta-Oria<\/em>, meaning \u201cbeyond bounds.\u201d<\/p>\n

The event, organised by the Department of Industrial Art, featured a runway presentation and sales exhibition, showcasing work that blended artistic innovation with market-ready design. Styles ranged from contemporary streetwear to formal office attire.<\/p>\n

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Prof. Ebenezer Howard, Head of the Department, said the university is driving innovation in design education.
\u201cKNUST is at the forefront of innovation,\u201d he told attendees. \u201cOur strength lies in translating theory into practice. We research to create and that\u2019s what makes us different.\u201d<\/p>\n

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He added that the department is aligning its curriculum with industry needs to contribute meaningfully to national development.
\u201cIndustry needs us, and we\u2019re here to make the change,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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The exhibition attracted dozens of parents and guardians, many expressing pride in the creative growth of their wards over the four-year programme.
\u201cSeeing my ward design these clothes makes me very proud,\u201d said Lydia, a parent.<\/p>\n

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Citations were presented to individuals who contributed to the event\u2019s success. Judge Dr. Kwabena Asubonteng praised the students\u2019 work.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery year I see progress. The designers have demonstrated originality, creativity, styling, faith and superb presentation. You wouldn\u2019t even imagine the students\u2019 work we\u2019re showcasing this evening. That shows the future is brighter. You\u2019ve all done amazingly well,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Constance Dontwi was named second runner-up, Evita Gado Wintima took first runner-up, and Eyram Rosemond Narteh won overall best designer. The best exhibitor award went to Mary Borteley Kwao.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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