Wednesday, 4 September 2013

Ankara ... Hottest Fashion All Over


 The Ankara print is one of the top fabrics to watch out for and to some it is a wardrobe staple already.
Gone are the days when the Ankara print fabrics were reserved for making garments worn only for ceremonial purposes. I mean now you can get almost anything in Ankara print as they now have a modern touch to them. From shoes, accessories such as scarves, clutch bags, belts, hair accessories etc, dresses, bags, shorts, blazers, trousers, jumpsuits…you name it! And the best part is that you can get these locally from designers who can even customize whatever you want to suit your exact taste and style.
Nigerian fashion has grown overtime beyond what was estimated 10 years ago and the growth is in no way slowing down and new fashion trends keeps coming out every now and then. One clothing material stands out of all the clothing materials used for designing these entire fashion outfits. It’s the Ankara styles, in this post you will find the latest Nigerian Ankara styles presenting trending everywhere within and outside the country. 
The Ankara print is an African thing, so to show love for our continent, investing in one item at least will be ideal.
Nicki Minaj , Lady Gaga, Solange, Amber Rose, Kim Kardashian, Beyonce, Rihanna , Anna Wintour, Nicole Ari Parker… are just a few of the American celebrities who have embraced the Ankara swag trend. And the way things are looking…this is just the beginning.
                                                              
There are fabrics that will remain a constant in the fashion scene, no matter the vogue. The African print is one of such fabrics. Today, imaginative designers are creating fabulous designs with the prints. Unlike in the past when they were mainly used to make wrappers, long skirts and blouses for mostly adults, African prints are now used to create fashionable designs for all occasions and are worn by all.
What more, international designers use African-inspired prints  to give an ‘ethnic’ touch to their designs.
African prints come in different grades and the texture varies according to brand. They feature bold colours and playful prints though some come in subdued hues.
With the creative ways designers are churning out styles made with the prints, fashion insiders say African prints are in for a long reign.
Here are some fabulous designs made with African prints for your delight.

 



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