{"id":317,"date":"2013-11-23T22:27:58","date_gmt":"2013-11-23T22:27:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/maischna.de\/?p=317"},"modified":"2013-12-25T14:31:36","modified_gmt":"2013-12-25T14:31:36","slug":"african-fabrics-can-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lafritude.de\/?p=317","title":{"rendered":"African fabrics can do!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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African-inspired fabric has been in the market for so many years but judging from<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>different magazines and fashion blogs,\u00a0never has it been so present\u00a0and used in so many different ways as is being done in contemporary fashion.\u00a0From\u00a0\u2018Ankara\u2019 prints in Nigeria,\u00a0wax, super wax, java,\u00a0\u2018Dutch wax\u2019 in Ghana, \u2018Kanga prints\u2019 in Tanzania and to other East African countries, Ikat, Batik, mud cloth and so on, this is a\u00a0colourful fabric with a lot of – for lack of a better word – “tribal” or “ethnic” patterns printed on it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Thanks to modern twists and styles, there is a wide range of uses for this fabric ranging from brides\u2019 and bridesmaids\u2019 dresses, ball gowns, casuals to other kinds of formal wear. The sweet thing is creative designers are now playing with African print\u00a0for other fashion accessories like, bags, earrings, bangles, shoes and many more,\u00a0taking the fashion to another level.<\/span><\/p>\n

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No longer reserved for that quirky shirt your pan-Africanist uncle used to don years ago, African print is the new chic. Everybody, including\u00a0<\/span>celebrities\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/span>in and outside Africa,\u00a0is tuning into the look now. <\/span>Dutch fashion house Vlisco<\/span><\/a> is \u00a0a master in the trade. Check out some of their trendy designs for those who want to rock\u00a0or experiment with African print.<\/span><\/p>\n

You don’t have to be a celebrity or have wads of cash to create that wow effect either. Maischna reader, Grace from Tanzania shows you what you can do with a little creativity and a trusted tailor – be it elegant with coat, casual chic summer dress or evening dress.<\/span><\/p>\n

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