Early Life
Nana Afua Antwi, current Top Model of Colour UK is the founder and creator ‘adopted Culture’ fashion brand and Akosua Ode Foundation . She is originally from Ashanti Ghana and she is known to be one of the top African emerging models in the UK Ever since crowned the winner for Top model of Color UK it’s been one of her greatest achievement to beat over 3200 applicants to make it to the top of such a well known Model competition for models of Colour and within one year in the modeling Industry she’s got massive exposure and has been a great inspiration for young upcoming models.
She was featured on the Voice 6 times continuous spread and has been the upcoming front cover for black fashion and Lifestyle Magazines in the UK. She has also studied Art and Design and now is specializing in fashion.
Career to date
Adopted Culture theme ideas was inspired from John Galliano, Kofi Ansah and Leigh Bowery, quite fascinate especially with Galliano’s trend on how he depicts different cultural textiles and style it up to make a dress, it really inspired the whole concept and theme ideas. Kofi Ansah ideas was also a big influence in this designing piece as more of adopted culture trends has to do with colorful pallets which normally reflects his designs as well.
Adopted Culture has positive vibe with a funky twist as well as theatrical inspiration from Leigh Bowery which is going to go a long way in the fashion industry with its upcoming designs. The collection ranges from sizzling evening wear to couture, promoting fashion with different cultural style and design for today’s woman to embrace curves and appreciate their wonderful body in every style.
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