Seattle, Washington

ABOUT ME

MEET GRACE MASEKO-CHIRWA

BIOGRAPHY

GRACE MASEKO-CHIRWA is an accomplished international Fashion Designer. She is the Co-Founder of CHANNEL A TV and the C.E.O of GGY Collections based in Seattle, Washington. The name GGY was derived from the names Grace and GlorY, her father’s name. The designer was inspired by her mother who, for many years, was a leader at community centers, teaching local women how to obtain sewing skills for the purpose of building small businesses for their families. GGY Collections is based on self reliance and confidence for individuals who are a part of the main tree of family life. When you look good, you feel good and you bring a positive energy in everything you do.

GGY COLLECTIONS

Having participated in beauty pageants, Grace discovered that there is very little “One size fits All” clothing in this world full of diversity. From that discovery came her skill of recreating unfitting clothing to fit her body shape in areas that were of uniqueness. What other ways can one share her personal struggles turned into a solution for the one in the same position than giving an opportunity in the art of design? In 2009, the designer began creating African traditional dance costumes, yearly, as well as cultural dress for traditional leaders. These costumes were limiting the passion of creating for individuals for daily use from season to season hence the birth of GGY Collections, which is a brand for people of all ages, all genders and all cultures locally, nationally and internationally.

MY INSPIRATION

For every designer, the most satisfying experience is being able to see their designs come to life through their clients. GGY Collections has had opportunities to dress not only friends, local, nationwide and international clients but also household names like The 1st African Union Pageant Queen 2019, Lukwesa Morin, Miss Universe Zambia/Mrs World Zambia 2021-Top 15 Mrs World 2022, Alice Rowland Musukwa, The World Class Beauty Queen North America Ambassador 2021- Cassandra Wallace who wore a red haute couture elegant gown with a long detachable tulle skirt at the red carpet during the Oscars 2022 and not forgetting her very own daughter Thandi Chirwa who is a Junior Media Anchor for Channel ATV. Thandi wore a GGY Winter Collections 2021-22 pink & black one shoulder 8 paneled skater mini dress at the HAPA Awards red carpet in Los Angeles.

MY INSPIRATION
MY INSPIRATION

MEET GRACE MASEKO

GGY Collections was founded in 2016 by Grace Maseko, who is the CEO and designer of the brand. The name GGY was derived from the names Grace and GlorY, her father’s name. The designer was inspired by her mother who, for many years, was a leader at community centers, teaching local women how to obtain sewing skills for the purpose of building small businesses for their families. GGY Collections is based on self reliance and confidence for individuals who are a part of the main tree of family life. When you look good, you feel good and you bring a positive energy in everything you do.

MEET GRACE MASEKO
MEET GRACE MASEKO