Friday 12th November 2004, the Ghanaian government launched the "National Friday Wear Programme" to project a national identity through the use of local fabric and labour.
This initiative was a Godsend, to say the least and was very well received by the Ghanaian public.
Every Friday for the first few years after its launch, every Kofi and Ama showed out in their best corporate casual African clothing to work.

The looks started off conservative but gradually became more daring and fashion-forward. Seen a look online in minimalist jersey or polka dot fabric? Grab a pic and drop it off at your seamstresses with some vibrant African print and you'll be rocking this piece in no time.
Eventually, 'Friday wear' started being worn on all the days of the week and to a variety of locations and we are not mad at it!
This Friday, the Good bead jumpsuit debuted my weekend as any comfy casual style should. The secret to this style is to wear the sleeves up for a more conservative look and down for a devil-may-care vibe. I tried it both ways; they started up, but once I started feeling the weekend, I thought "it's going down" and I wasn't just talking about my sleeves.

I really love this piece ! I wore it during Afrochella and received so many compliments :) I do plan on getting it altered a bit in the crotch area because the torso is a bit short. I may suggest ordering a size up .

-Waameeka Fayetima-

- Houssay Bah-