There has been a
revolution in African fashion over the past three centuries, fashion has gone
beyond having something to wear or a simple dress sense, the crave for grandeur
has appealed the minds of Africans and designers have not failed to bring these
clothe desires to fruition. In the past African fashion emphasized on decency
and style in a simple and plain average manner, the materials were hand weaved
and less elaborate in usage compared to the ones of today, the African fashion
mechanism has shifted emphasis to fit the social circles and influential
demands from magazines, internet and television.
Pop culture has also been
a great influence in the new African fashion trend due to a huge driving force;
the youths. Unlike in the past when fashion was pioneered by the middle aged
and senior citizens, today unconventional designs are now being accepted in the
mainstream societies as people try to keep in tune with the latest designs and
fresh trends.
The
rise in number of
both designers and exquisite fabric manufacturers such as Vlisco,
DaViva, etc.
has helped transform the past African designs into one with more poise
and glamor coupled with numerous fashion shows and exhibitions that
promote the
new designs. With all this activities
going on now, the African fashion industry has been headed into a new growth
dimensions. Today the fashion and style of Africa has gone beyond the shores to
many international boutiques and runways. It is fair to say that it is now the
designer’s era, a time when designers drive the fashion machine that has
enveloped the concept of dress making to appeal, with skinny models and well-designed
dresses that takes the interest of everyone who would want to be noticed with
the “Gloryposh” look.
There has never been a
time like now when anything is possible, bags are now being made with African
fabrics, and even the most unusual clothe items like necklace and cross belts
have created using African fabrics with wonderful results.
If you find yourself
looking for something to wear to work or a social gathering it would be great
to explore an African design.
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