By Rita Okoye
Peter Prance, a fashion designer and creative director of P-prance Klodin, has called on Nollywood stakeholders to invest more in costume design. Prance, who has designed clothes for famous personalities like 2face Idibia, Zack Orji and Stan Nze, believes that a character’s wardrobe plays a crucial role in bringing them to life on screen.
He said that while some Nollywood movies excel in capturing the essence of characters through costume, others fall short, with costumes that feel generic or disconnected from the narrative.
“By recognizing the power of costume design, Nollywood can take its storytelling to the next level. More focus on costumes will lead to richer characters, more immersive worlds, and a stronger emotional connection with audiences,” he told Saturday Sun.
Prance also said that he doesn’t feel obligated to adhere to fashion trends as an entrepreneur.
He added that he derives satisfaction creating his path on his terms and timeline, rather than following trends. His style leans towards contemporary-classic, infused with a modern flair.
But between making clothes for males and females, which is easier for him? Prance says: “It is easier to make clothes for men. With male clothing, I don’t have to think; it just comes and I am done within a short time. However, I enjoy making clothes for women more than I do for men. Women’s clothes are more fun to make because they challenge me.”