African Print With A Twist

I love African Prints and have been trying to incorporate them into my wardrobe more and more. Partly because it’s a great way to celebrate my culture and support local businesses but  also because I have waaaaay to much black in my wardrobe (seriously I can wear individual all black outfits for a week).  Last year everybody from Loius Vuitton to Burberry incorporated African Prints to their Runway Looks .This year’s Fall/Winter collections saw many fashion houses continuing to run with the “trend” .  Givenchy, Roberto Cavalli (always a fan of Animal prints) and even Balmain incorporated African Inspired prints into their collections for a young, fresh and flirty feel. 

If you’re African its not really a trend is it? We've been rocking African Print since before it was given a name. Still, its pretty cool to see more people embracing the look and playing with it in different ways. I thought I'd share some of the cool looks I've been seeing lately and hopefully encourage you to add more print and more AFRICA to your looks. Here are some basic principles and ideas.

Accessorize

An easy and affordable way to incorporate prints into your wardrobe is to accessorize. Bags, shoes, earrings whatever takes your fancy. Add a pop to any outfit without having to put in a lot of effort (and money)into it. As a babe on a budget this is a must-do for me.

Try African prints in Modern Cuts

Get your favorite prints cut into modern styles. Whether tailor made (super cheap in most African countries) or store bought. There are so many patterns and prints to choose from. Keeping the cut and style modern will keep your look young and fresh. 

Check out the African Shop  on Etsy and Facebook they have an excellent range of African Print looks made in modern styles.

Mix and Match

Mixing and matching prints is always fun.  A great way to step out of your comfort zone and try something new. Try mixing traditional African prints with more conventional/western prints for a juxtaposed look. A personal favorite of mine too.

Go all out!

For the more adventurous of you out there, try a head-to-toe-print look. Bold prints, bright colors are a great way to stand out and make a statement.

Cant wait to see you guys on the streets rocking your African Prints and repping our continent. 

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