From Youtube Clips To Celebrity Designs: Inspiring Story of Ghanaian Fashion Designer Eugene d’wise, Who Learn Sewing from Youtube Tutorials

People today have a chance to self-make and change their situation, taking with them those around them. There is a revolution of innovation and self-invention like no other time in history. To keep the revolution going and to inspire, stories of those who take a leap of faith need to be shared.

Eugene d’Wise is a great example of a self-driven individual who is changing his situation. Asare Okai Samuel Eugene is an emerging fashion designer from Ghana. Impressively, he taught himself to sew through online tutorials. Now he is on the way to the top.

Meet Eugene d’wise Ghanaian fashion designer Who Learned Sewing Through YouTube?

His successes and challenges

“Studying Marketing and working at the same time is extremely tedious but I’m heavily determined to meet my goals. I would like to become a Marketer and a Fashion Icon ”

Eugene d’wise received excellent reviews when he designed a GTP gown for Libby Dsane in the Miss Malaika 2018 pageant and made an impact for his signature African print (Ankara) jacket. He has already worked with celebrated personalities in the country; the likes of renowned Ghollywood/Nollywood actress Juliet Ibrahim, Fashion and media icon Anita Akua Akuffo, Diana Antwi Hamilton, Irene Logan, amongst others have all shown their support.

He was Recently picked to be the official costumier for  Gospel songstress, Lady Prempeh in her latest music video ‘Enka Ho Da’. This has created even more interest in his designs. The impressive thing is, he has been showcasing similar outfits since the start of his sewing journey; a true example of dedication and consistency.

Unfortunately, d’Wise’s struggle is one of many in the Ghanaian creative arts industry which is full of young talent looking for a small amount of support. Hopefully, at this point, your heartstrings have been tugged, and you find yourself wondering how to help. Start by spending a little more on a designed outfit, rather than a ready-made outfit. High-street brands come cheap but they are stifling young talent.

The future is full of potential

“I urge the government (as a concerned citizen and not a spectator) to in-est more in fashion and other trades. They need to organize recuperative programs to train interested persons in their preferred fields. I strongly believe if Ghana is to keep growing, the creative arts industry has a major hand in the manifestation of that dream.”

In talking about his future, he disclosed he wants his brand to become a household name in Ghana and beyond. He also stated that he would want to create a bigger production to help discover and train talents; all in the hopes of building a stronger industry.

Follow him on Instagram and Twitter @eugenedwise and on Facebook: Eugene d’Wise