A Review on Timeless Fashion and Styles
Opong Studio is a fashion brand founded by Samuel Oppong in Ghana, known for mixing cultural richness with contemporary styles, thereby making strong waves in the fashion industry. This innovative brand released its 2022 collection, and the tabloids, fashion magazines, and fashion lovers can’t stop talking about it.
Let’s look at some of the beautiful dresses from the collection and see what works and what doesn’t.
In this striking ensemble, Opong showcased the brilliance of modern African fashion. The outfit is designed with a soft blush top, paired with bold fuchsia trousers. This dress celebrates femininity, strength, and class.
Beginning with the top, it is crafted in a gentle blush-peach hue that shows softness.
The fabric is made of a light crepe that offers a smooth texture. It drapes gently across the upper part of the body. This choice of design gives the top a sense of boldness, while the small slit at the neckline brings in a touch of modern feeling. The little cut on the collar is neat and modest, giving the wearer a refined and polished appearance. However, a round neckline would suit the top perfectly as it will help frame the face, bringing a balance between the wearer’s beauty and the design.
Introducing a subtle design element at the waist—maybe a pleat or a curved hem—could help elevate the visual balance and structure to the top. Additionally, though the top sits well on this model, women with longer torsos may find that this top is short.
Moving from the top to the trousers, the mood of this dress shifts from simple to a more confident one. The trousers has a high-waist, which commands attention with their bold colours. Made with a rich sheen, the trousers are meant to catch the light as the wearer walks. The legs are cut wide and offer comfort to the wearer.
Looking at the hem, the trousers flare out, and form gathers that add a playful element. This effect brings life to the lower half of this beautiful dress. This design balances the bold top above to create harmony between it and the trousers. The trousers hug the hips beautifully, giving the model a defined look.
The length gracefully flows down the floor, which elongates the long legs and adds to the overall beauty of the dress. Although the trousers look too long without heels, they are likely to drag on the ground and cause discomfort. To make this better, shortening the hem would maintain the intended flow while bringing easy movements.
With its shapes and colours, this outfit is fit for semi-formal events, fashion shows, and dinners. It may not be the best choice for formal occasions, but it shines in events where self-expression is welcomed. Pairing it with a blazer or an accessory, either earrings or a bold necklace, could help style this dress better for different occasions.
This outfit completely reflects the strength and creativity of Opong as a brand. The brand is known for celebrating handmade fashion and storytelling through clothing that feels rooted in tradition and modern styles. However, to reach greater heights, the designer needs to pay attention to little details like hidden zips, adjusted lengths, and added pockets to make a difference in day-to-day wear. This will help Opong strengthen its position in the global fashion market.
This dress is designed for women who are bold and ready to shine. With a few touches and tweaks in fitness and structure, it has the potential to be a signature piece in the fashion market. Overall, this outfit by Opong is a creative fashion statement.
What is your take on this stunning outfit?
The next design is a bold and fearless dress that commands attention.
This vivid green dress is designed with a blazer shirt that has a flowing skirt. The dress merges the authority of a power suit with the flirty softness of a mini dress. It is an example of how fashion can speak two languages at the same time—confidence and class. But as captivating as this dress is, some details need to be given proper attention to make it better.
The top is structured in a blazer way, featuring a classic collar that looks like a lapel with a V neckline and loose-fitting sleeves. This design brings energy to the top, giving the impression of a woman who is in control.
The neckline is daring and neatly shaped in a way that complements the wearer’s upper body. However, it is revealing and may not be comfortable or suitable for all kinds of bodies and occasions. A soft inner layer—like a lace—could be added for a cover and improve the dress without taking away the beauty of the design.
The shoulders and sleeves are cut in a way that gives the model room to breathe. The sleeves are cut oversized to work well with the waist. This design is fit to create a flattering silhouette. Still, the sleeves can be given a simple taper at the wrist to stay sharp as they flow down. As it stands, the wide sleeve is risky because it gives an unfinished look when viewed closely.
Samuel Oppong, Fashion
The dress cinched the waist beautifully as it moved down, revealing the wearer’s figure while creating a transition into the well-designed skirt. This effect catches attention as it falls slowly over the hips. The skirt is designed in a double-layered form with a visible underskirt, peeking out beneath the top layer. It adds a playful look to the dress instead of making it look too mature.
This contrast between the upper and free lower part is one of the beautiful points of the dress because it gives it a completely classic look.
Just like the previous dress, there are areas where the designer needs to enhance the beauty of the dress. The dress is short, and it ends high above the knees, which may not be suitable for all kinds of settings and age groups. A longer hemline, even just by two inches, could be added to increase its length and give it an elegant look.
Also, reinforcing the inner effect of the skirt would prevent it from flowing too easily, especially when the wearer is walking.
The choice of colours is one thing that plays a major role in elevating the power of this dress. Green is a colour that signifies approval. This beautiful piece gives the model the go-ahead to shine and make an impression.
However, it’s important to note that this colour does not fit every skin tone equally.
Those with cooler skin colour might find it a bit sharp. In that case, a deeper green could serve as an alternative for such individuals. Everything about the fabric is chosen with intention, and it contributes well to the way the dress is formed. But to make it better, especially in places like the underarm, adding an extra lining would be better for multiple wearers.
The last dress from the Opong 2023 collection is just as outstanding as the others. It is made with bright yellow fabric and black material added to different parts, giving it a beautiful and bold look. Even though the dress is simple, it still catches the attention of fashion lovers.
It starts with a round neck that fits the neck like a Roman collar. The sleeves are wide and puffy at the same time, adding volume to the upper part of the dress. A black detail is added at the edge of the sleeve to give it a complete finish. To make this part even better, a little embroidery or trimming on the sleeve edges could add more style and uniqueness.
Samuel Oppong
One feature that truly makes the dress stand out is the design on the chest, shaped like a shield. This extra layer adds depth to the dress and gives it a more mature and confident look. It also makes the model appear taller and more elegant, with a touch of royalty in her appearance. However, using a textured or slightly shiny fabric for the chest piece could help highlight it even more.
The top of the dress fits tightly around the body, modestly showing the model’s shape, but it gradually becomes wider as it flows down. This balance between fitted and flared gives the dress both comfort and class. The bottom part of the gown is plain, with no added designs, but the way it flares makes it easy to walk in and adds movement and grace. A thin black border at the hem could bring more life to the plain bottom and match it better with the top part.
An extra piece of black fabric is also added to the side of the gown, which nicely ties the whole look together. This added detail helps balance the colours and completes the style. While the dress already fits well, adjusting the waistline a bit or adding a simple belt could improve the shape even more and allow different body types to enjoy the same flattering fit.
Because the dress is short, it allows the wearer to show off her beautiful heels, which adds even more charm. The yellow is perfect and it fits the skin tone, bringing out the richness of her African beauty. For more options, different colours like burnt orange or dark green could be used to craft the same beautiful dress, which would fit different skin tones and preferences.
While the dress is a classic one, a bold accessory, like a necklace, can elevate the wearer’s looks. Still, even without them, this dress remains an eye-catching piece from the collection.
Overall, Opong Studio has once again proved its strength and creativity in delivering standout pieces. The brand’s eye for colour and ability to merge sharp tailoring with fluid motion is commendable.
