Summer fashion trend alert: Afrique!! |

Last year was a memorable year! I must say that I was very happy that the World Cup was hosted by an African Country! It gave so much exposure to South Africa and also it created awareness for those who have a misconception of what Africa looks like.There is so much ‘richness’ in the African culture, it’s ridiculous! Although today I am talking about fashion, don’t get me started on the food over there. Wow!! I have a Ghanian friend who cooked some ‘jellof rice’ for me recently… finger liking good. I will make sure I share a few recipes with you guys soon but for now let’s talk about fashion. Recently (well i might be a little late) I noticed that major fashion houses have played around with African fabrics and it looks gorgeous!

: September 2010 issue model wearing Prada

Actresses and performers also are wearing a few African-inspired fabrics.

: Nicole Ari Parker wearing a KIKI shirt dress during the Oscars 2011 weekend. Credits: ciaafrique.com

: Imagine Beyonce with a darker skin!! How beautiful!!

If you dont want to go ‘all out in that fabric there is a very nice way to pair with a nice jacket for spring. I found this blogger’s picture and I had to show you.

: Look at how fabulous this looks!? blogger for www.fashionjunkii.com

Having a bad hair day? You can also wear it as a turban. Pair it with a simple outfit and off you go!

: Beautiful Solange in a turban! credits: jaeinkspeaks.com

: Salma Hayek: Simple and Lovely! Credits: Huffingtonpost.com

Ok so you reeeaally don’t see yourself wearing any African prints?! Let’s face it, it is a ‘loud’ fabric, it does command attention! So I found something you might like… Shoes!!!! Aldo came up with a very nice african print inspired summer shoe.

: get them at aldoshoes.com!

: Niiiice! Get them at aldoshoes.com!

So there you have it. No excuse this summer! Have fun with these beautiful fabrics. The colors are fun and so liberating. Did you know that a lot of these fabrics are HAND MADE? Next time pay attention to the craft and the designs, it’s so organik! Although these kind of fabrics have been around for ages, I feel that more and more celebs are digging that style. This summer and next summer watch out for this style! Now that I think of it, it is a trend that can’t really go out of style! 20 years from now, I will still see people sporting that fabric, it is just timeless art!

I will make sure I upload pics of me wearing african prints throughout the summer, just to show that I wasn’t kidding! Oh and if you find creative ways of sporting that breathtaking fabric, send me some pics. I want to see!