Hey fashion lovers. Can we just take a moment to talk about the Met Gala that just wrapped up? As always, it was the night for fashion, creative interpretations, and a whole lot of buzz. This year's theme, "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion", came with a dress code of "The Garden of Time", and it brought out looks that had us all talking.

From florals to interpretations of historical garments, celebrities brought their A-game. But what really got us excited here at Grugbox was seeing Ghanaian talent making its mark on one of the biggest fashion stages in the world.

You know we love to celebrate our own, and the Met Gala didn't disappoint when it came to showcasing Ghanaian designers and their artistry. It is good to see Ghanaian creativity on such a global platform, and it says something about where our fashion scene stands.

So who were the Ghanaian names on the night?

First off, the British-Ghanaian designer Ozwald Boateng, the "Peacock of Savile Row", brought his best to this year's Met Gala. He dressed Burna Boy and Tems in custom Afro-futuristic pieces that blended traditional West African tailoring with modern silhouettes. Burna Boy wore a red tuxedo with a yellow shirt and an oxblood eel skin cape. Tems wore a blue Ankara suit dress with a green cravat and an umbrella. Other celebrities of the night styled by the designer included Ncuti Gatwa, Issa Rae, Ayra Starr, Colin Kaepernick, Henry Golding, and Omar Sy. Boateng was making wearable art as much as celebrity styling: pieces that told stories, celebrated Black identity, and pushed at the boundaries of modern tailoring. The designs were a statement of luxury, power and African sophistication, and they carried the theme.

Then we had Jude Dontoh, the Ghanaian designer and co-founder of Tribe of God, who made his debut by escorting Ms. Lauryn Hill. Their pairing was a blend of conscious culture and unapologetic African spirituality. Dontoh's presence on that red carpet showed Ghana's growing influence in the global fashion scene.

And let's not forget Ghanaian visual artist Prince Gyasi. His colour-soaked artwork was featured in Balmain's FW24 collection, worn by Michael Braun on the Met steps. That was a blend of art and fashion. Gyasi's photographic storytelling added a fresh, Afro-surrealist layer to the Met's narrative, showing that art from Accra can resonate in the halls of global couture.

Ghanaian designers are leading the global fashion conversation now, with their own perspectives, a deep cultural heritage and no shortage of talent. It was a proud moment for Ghana, and we can't wait to see what these talents do next.