Trend Report 2010: African Inspired

Regular readers may remember that I did a post on My Asho a couple of months ago, a site that updates African prints fabrics with modern silhouettes. Well, this seems to be a burgeoning trend as I've encountered a couple more sites that are doing the same, using ethnic prints and reworking them into updated lines.

Hemma

Asante Jacket $475 

Asante Skirt $250 

Empire Skirt $250

 I love this pic on Hemma's website, it is their black and white Asante jacket styled with some other bold African fabrics. This shot is from the April issue of Essence magazine.

ASOS Africa:

 ASOS Africa Printed Blazer $118.36

Asos Africa Printed Jumpsuit $126.82 

Asos Africa Print Shift Dress $84.55 

 Asos Cut Out Back Printed Dress $84.55

From My Asho:

 

Afromania Maxi Dress $121.44 

Peach Halterneck Dress $70.71

Print Frock $399.67 

Boxing Kitten:

Billie Dress $239

Pearl Halter Dress $167.30

Halter Dress $167.30

Site of the Week: My Asho

I find unspeakable delight in browsing My Asho's site of designers of African descent. I am drawn to the use of color and details that the designers use which blend modern lines with African influences.


Mubiola dress $517.92



Striped tunic with corsage $51.79 (Love this!)


Pocket skirt $55.78 (on sale!)


Panya dress $82.85


Jua skirt $40.16


Bailey jacket $262.94


Maridadi Dress $68.51


Scarlet cocktail dress $199.20


Uhura blouse $142.43


Spring will be here before you know it, so there is no time like the present to begin adding to your wardrobe!