Loago Skinne: Give us a brief bio about yourself.
Kwabena Sardokie: I am Gideon Richmond Sarkodie but prefer
being called Kwabena Sarkodie. Born in Takwah in the Western Region of Ghana
but hails from Nkoranza-Nkwabeng in the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana. I'm in my
early 20's and an undergrad at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and
Technology. I'm introvert-ish but friendly though. I love to sing, read, draw,
swim and watch movies. And most of all I love Fashion.
LS: How would you describe “Fashion” in your own
perspective?
KS: Fashion is the core of man's social and emotional make
up and lifestyle. I love style and I think style is a matter of how you wear
“Fashion”. Like Bill Blass says “Style is a matter of instincts”.
LS: Talking about style, how would you describe your style
and where do you get inspiration from when choosing what to wear?
K.S: I'm always drawn to what to wear based on my mood (which
swings all the time), the environment and of course not forgetting my instincts
too. I do not know specifically how to describe my style; people most often do
it for me. Sometimes I go Western-Vintage, Afro-Vintage and Modern etc. Whatever
goes down well with me, I take.
LS: When did you first realize your love for Fashion?
KS: Growing up, the love for Fashion has always been there
but my love for “real” Fashion was realized somewhere in 2008 when I was
waiting to go to University. Out of boredom, I started putting clothes
together, certain old clothes of mine and taking photos. Then I started drawing
them out and looking at how they would look if styled differently. There and
then that spark in fashion got ignited.
LS: What’s your favourite thing to wear in your closet?
KS: Seriously I have no favourite item in my closet, i just
put on the nearest clothing and that’s it. Hahaha!
LS: Where do you often shop your clothes?
KS: I do shop at Adum most of the time, and Kumasi Central
Market yeah.
LS: If you could work on an international fashion related
project with anyone in the industry who would it be?
KS: I would work with Oswald Boateng. I like his tailoring
and the twists he adds to his designs.
LS: What kind of music do you listen to? And do you think it
somehow contributes to your sense of style?
KS: I listen to quite a variety of music. If only it has
good vibe and I can groove along, I am good to go. Music is supposed to make
you feel something so as to inspire. I could just listen to a certain song and
go deep in thought thinking of what to wear.
LS: What's your favorite Fashion magazine?
KS: I love GQ
LS: What's your favorite Fashion trend and your least
favorite this season?
KS: Prints are my favourite trend and least favourite would
be drop crotch pants.
LS: Any advice you'd like to give to men who also want to be
just as stylish?
KS: Stay true to your aesthetic, know what looks good on
your frame and what doesn't, trends could be overrated.
