FASHION: AFRICAN PRINTS IS MANY COLORS OF THE RAINBOW IN THE SKY

What comes to your mind when you think of Africa? Is it the corrupt government? Is it the wars? Is it the level of poverty or famine? Do you see a deteriorating continent? Do you wonder about the senseless terrorist groups straddled with brainwashed believes, killing their families? Or is it the multiple false religions drowning its people with manipulated doctrines?

Yes Africa is the second largest continent in the world and the beacon of the future, in the midst of all its wars and challenges, this continent that has seen centuries of slavery and colonialism, has in its bowels beautiful landscapes and forest, colorful birds and bright sky but the most beautiful accessories of this all is its colorful African prints that has blossomed over the years.

You see, Africa is not just all about its caramel or chocolate skin and olive yes, Africa is not just about its wars and bad government, Africa is about culture, heritage, tradition, colours and bright prints. The African print in fashion industry today, all over the world, has crawled its way snail-walk style into the mega fashion industry in the world and the era of Africa print is just about to shoot to the sky.

The African prints such as ankara, adire, kete, aso ofi, Yaw Donkor, Bosu, Ama Serwaa, nmlitsa, Bauole, Capulana, Saso Dan fani and so many endless lines of Africa fabrics. All these fabrics are creatively designed by both African local and International designers. Nowadays we see the likes of international artistes like Rihanna, Beyonce, Jay Z, Jidenna and many others who are proudly rocking African prints either to events or taking a walk on a very beautiful day or just simply being at home. The Africa print is not just some local fashion anymore only wore during traditional ceremonies, it is now what the new generation has integrated into their conventional everyday fashion style. African fabric such as the ankara which is the most popular are now creatively cut and designed to be wore to the office and also official purpose unlike the conventional suites and tie or skirts and blouse, ankara fabrics are now cut to go with our daily activities. Below are some of the designs to show you how these fabrics are wore on different occasions.