The gomesi: 7 trends to look out for
Dec 08, 2019
With the never-ending search for exclusivity, designers are always upping their game, finding new twists that keep the gomesi fashionable in modern times.
CELEBRATING UGANDAN STYLE
From Jinja cotton fabric to basic silk and satin, the gomesi has come a long way from its humble conception. It has evolved into a work of art with new trends, yet maintaining its uniqueness. With the never-ending search for exclusivity, designers are always upping their game, finding new twists that keep the gomesi fashionable in modern times. We present seven current trends.
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Trend 1. Lace overlays
Lilac gomesi with embroidered lace overlay and indigo sash.
Emerald green sash with delicate lace overlay in black.
Trend 2. Colour clashing
Colour clashing is in vogue, as with this teal gomesi embroidered with red lace.
Trend 3. Dress gomesi
The Nabagereka of Buganda, Sylvia Nagginda, in an olive green dress gomesi designed with a full A-line skirt and matching sash. The sleeves on this dress are famously referred to as ‘Nagginda sleeves' and are longer and wider than they are on the typical dress.
Trend 4. Monochrome
All-maroon ensemble for artiste Rema Namakula' s kukyala.
Trend 5. Fabrics other than the typical silk
Ink blue gomesi made from pencil pleated fabric.
Peach gomesi with round metallic appliques in stretch material.
Elegant and luxurious, velvet on velvet is making waves.
Trend 6. Heavy embroidery
Stone encrusted lace on ivory gomesi teamed with embroidered sash.
Trend 7. Duplicated sash and gomesi
At her kwanjula (introduction ceremony), musician Rema Namakula wore a gomesi and sash in the same print and colour.
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