African fashion influence in the Western Wolrd

Most people believe that what they wear is determined by where they come from. They believe that clothing should represent their culture, and belief. Some factors could influence clothing worn by different folks. These factors could include- beliefs, weather, gender and some individual factors.  .

Though there is rapid evolution of Fashion, Some people still believe that there clothing are just more than style. They believe that there clothing has so much significance to their identity. When we talk about a billowing white toga, we think in the Romans,  an ornate kimono we think about the Japan. When we think about the beautiful, daring, glamorous, colorful fabrics. We think about AFRICA….THE AFRICAN PRINTS

They are noted for its rich, bright, colorful fabrics and distinctive designs.  They come in sexy, original daring and colorful designs. Due to its colorful nature, it brightens up the appearance of the one wearing it. The quality and color of the AFRICAN PRINT is fast improving and the demand is fast on the high side alongside the EUROPEAN fashion.

With the rapid evolution of fashion, The African print is rapidly carving a Niche in the sector. Some famous European Designers have fused the African prints and the Western styles in the making of their famous collections.  African fashion has indeed been fully adopted by some Europeans and Africans in Diaspora. Some famous fashion shows in Europe and US now celebrates African culture showcasing the richness and dynamism of the African Fashion.

The Marni Collaboration with H&M in march 2012 in prints...

African prints in Hollywood