The gomesi: 7 trends to look out for
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.
Emerald green sash with black delicate lace overlay
Lilac gomesi with embroidered lace overlay and indigo sash
Trend 2. Colour clashing
Colour clashing is in vogue, as with this teal gomesi embroidered with red lace.
Colour clashing is in vogue 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.
The Nabagereka of Buganda, Sylvia Nagginda, in an olive green dress gomesi designed with a full A-line skirt and matching sash
Trend 4. Monochrome
All-maroon ensemble for artiste Rema Namakula' s kukyala.
All maroon ensemble for Rema Namakula' s kukyala
Trend 5. Fabrics other than the typical silk
Ink blue gomesi made from pencil pleated fabric.
Ink blue gomesi made from pencil pleated fabric
Peach gomesi with round metallic appliques in stretch material.
Peach gomesi with round metallic appliques in stretch material
Elegant and luxurious, velvet on velvet is making waves.
Velvet on velvet is a current trend
Trend 6. Heavy embroidery
Stone encrusted lace on ivory gomesi teamed with embroidered sash.
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.
Duplicated sash and gomesi
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