The indigenous African print, Ankara is one fabric that has continued to set its fashionable presence with its multi-coloured patterns.
It has transcended western boundaries and NOW, top designers have embraced it as a ubiquitous fabric to set new fashion trends.The class that comes with a well tailored Ankara
fabric is one that now makes one pause for a second look. Even American first lady, Michelle Obama rocks it...!! She landed in South Africa wearing a print jacket designed by Nigerian Lawyer turned designer, Duro Olowu. She also wore one of his African-Inspired dress on a dinner date with the President and even another on Oprah's show...No doubt, Michelle loves Ankara..that's for sure!
Everyone is wearing Ankara and print-inspired pieces. It's the unleashing of African fashion on the world.
Top designers now use this indigenous fabric to make shoes, bags, accessories, bracelets, jeweleries and even corporate wears such as jackets. Putting on an Ankara-styled jacket on a shirt with the right tone and hue is sure to make a classical fashion statement anywhere.
With Ankara, there's no overkill. All you can do is ROCK IT!
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