Afrochella Street Style: Fighting Misconceptions About Ghanaian Fashion

The motherland continues to be a source of inspiration for fashion designers the world over, and yet several brands fail to acknowledge Africa for its boundless creativity and burgeoning luxury market. Even last week, supermodel Naomi Campbell lamented the fact that Vogue has yet to create an edition on the continent, saying, "Africa has never had the opportunity to be out there and their fabrics and their materials and their designs be accepted on the global platform. It shouldn't be that way.” While some thought leaders raised valid arguments against rallying for Vogue Africa — stressing that Africa isn't monolithic and insisting there's no need for foreign approval — everyone agreed that it's about time the global fashion industry recognized Africa as a vibrant, cultural force.

One has to look no further than Ghana’s inaugural Afrochella Festival to see a dazzling display of memorable fashion moments straight from the motherland. From bright ankara print to colorful camo, attendees brought their sartorial A-game and Teen Vogue was there to capture it all. What's more? The festival is one of many cultural events aimed at ushering in a vibrant surge of appreciation for African ingenuity in business, art, music, food, and, of course, fashion. Check out some of our favorite looks in the slideshow below.