Vlisco 2012 Campaign Styling The Real Dutch Wax Print

Vlisco's newest collection this 2012, Palais des Sentiments, promises to inspire a touch of rich romantic addition to your wardrobe with flowing lines and layers of fabric. Brightly coloured paisley patterns and vibrant floral textiles are the recurring theme in this campaign.

These hollandaise superwax prints typically sell in six yard units, enough to sew the top, bottoms and leave some extra fabric for a head scarf.

Some of the best looks shown here combine several fabrics in a single look to achieve that alluring effect that works both during the day and at night.

But for those that embrace traditional African fashion, the opportunity to light up a room with these unique patterns and bright bold colours screams the beautiful you...

Photo credit: Vlisco 2012 lookbook

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Dress Traditional With the Kaba and Slit Combination

With Traditional dresses, a beautiful cultural statement is made tastefully.  As you will see in the pictures below, the African prints are saturated with colour and heavy on pattern, that usually speaks to a particular theme.  Then it is the job of the seamstress to bring the colour and pattern of the fabric to life with styles customized to individual taste.

The typical traditional functions that call for the elaborate Kaba and Slit arrangement include weddings, engagements, outdoorings, baby dedications and funerals. The predominantly red and black prints are often worn at funerals while white prints are worn at engagements and outdoorings.

Now if I remember correctly, about 6 yards of fabric will get you the complete Kaba and Slit.  The Kaba is the top which uses up 2 yards, the bottom is the Slit which uses another 2 yards. The remaining 2 yards can be used for a head wrap or a shawl.  This 2 piece is really versatile as mothers will also carry their new borns on their back in a tight wrap with them.

Here are Ten traditional styles for you and your seamstress to ponder....

Black gold African brocade

Olive African print skirt and and top

Burgundy African brocade attire

Yellow Kaba and Slit

Blue Kaba and Slit

Elegant Senegalese African print with lace dress

African print with Satin skirt

Purple African print skirt and top

Elegant African lace

Purple Senegalese African brocade caftan dress

Photo credits www.dupsies.com

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12 Modern Kente Fashion Dress Styles

That ever perplexing question, "what to wear" has dogged man and woman alike, ever since Adam and Eve ate of the fruit in the middle of the Garden of Eden and realized they were naked. Eventually giving birth to a multi-billion dollar fabrics industry.  The Kente Cloth occupies a small niche in the general African textile industry but provides a versatile option in desperate times.

Depending on the occasion for which one has to conjure an outfit for, the process can be exasperating indeed.  Especially for those who have to have their best foot forward at all times. The dress to impress crowd.

May I suggest 12 Kente styles for the purpose of inspiration alone for these folks.  As you may have noticed from my earlier post on Kente fabric, the brighter the colour of the Kente Cloth, the better. And the style of choice usually comes down to  the creative flair of your Seamstress.

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