Style for working girls

Stay on the fabulous lane! Be on that working girl look. Afrokulcha skirts, shirts and accessories!





Fabulous African fashion, available at www.afrokulcha.com

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Head wraps, a thing of the past? Not at all....

Over the years, women have been wrapping their heads for special occasions and traditional ceremonies, and on daily basis when at home  or when hiding a bad hair day. Some might think that head wraps are the thing of the past, however as the world changes and the years pass by, new ways of wrapping heads keep getting innovative and head wraps have become very stylish.

The headwrap which originated in sub-Saharan Africa carried symbolic meaning in reference to spirituality, wealth, prosperity and class. Traditional headwraps such as these describe the essence of a woman in their cultures

 

 

In the 21st century, headwraps have evolved. They have become funky, fun and fashionable. They can be worn with casuals and smart outfits. Here some new Afrocentric styles

 

if this ain't innovative, then I don't know what is.

 

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Afroprint pants for every occasion!

Our African print FABRICS have been hand picked from some of the most beautiful and unique places in Africa. At Afrokulcha we travel as far as Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, DRC, Nigeria and many parts of Africa to get fabrics. There are all kinds of shapes and patterns, perfect for every taste. This winter, get inspired to create your own pair of Afroprint pants - you will be so glad you did. Now.... how about a few ideas :)

Afrokulcha tailor makes pants and jumpsuits for all occasions.

 

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Signature jackets are the thing this winter

Looking stylish, sophisticated and fabulous can take a little bit of colourful fun and a lot more fitted tailored look. Think jacket! Yes, winter is creeping in..... the only thing you need to do is pick a style of your liking, choose a fabric of your choice and get your own exclusive signature jacket made by Afrokulcha.

Here is some inspiration:

Men and women can find a look that suits their body shape and style. Jackets such as these are great for work and for play. Dress it down with jeans or dress it up with dress, skirt, shirts and trousers. 

What would winter be without a signature jacket from Afrokulcha

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"an African city" hits the right spot.

What a marvel of creation!

I recently started watching a web series by Nicole Amartefio called "an African city". I must say I was god-smacked with a breath of fresh air. Whoooooo!

I consider it the new African "Sex in the city", The story lines are so real, they not only cut through the daily lives of Modern African women (and men) but to the mystery about Africa, the misconceptions, the stats and the wonders of Africa.

As I sat there watching this chic media content which is a marvel of creation after the many Nollywood movies from West Africa. This "an African city" blew me away!

You will fall in love with the characters, their lives and more importantly the fashion!

Infact, I have to give praise to the show's wardrobe personnel for dressing the characters with such fabulous fashion. The fashion is everything! Mostly loved episode 4 when the ladies get together for dinner - that one shoulder kente cloth dress, Nana Yaa's pink raffle shirt, that gorgeous fabric worn by Sade - ooh what am I even counting - the fashion is to die for!

These episodes remind me so much of Ghana! A must-visit country in West Africa with its rich history, lively culture, unique food, beautiful beaches, authentic people and it is budget friendly!

An African city is an all in one orchard busting with sweet fruit juices of motherland Africa!

If you ain't watching it, you don't know what you are missing....

www.anafricancity.tv

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Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the wrap dress

The wrap dress, created by designer Diane von Furstenberg in the 1970s, has reached iconic status in the fashion world.

It began in 1974, when 26-year old Diane von Furstenberg introduced a long-sleeved printed knit jersey dress that a woman could slip into, wrap the front panels like a robe, tie in place on one side of the waist and – voila – she was good to go. No buttons. No zippers.

Designer Diane von Furstenberg's wrap dress appealed to professional women that needed easy to wear, stylish clothes for work. The silhouette flattered a variety of figures. By 1976, Diane von Furstenberg had sold more than 5 million wrap dresses. She officially relaunched the wrap dress in 1997 after seeing women wearing wrap dresses again. The success of the wrap dress encouraged lookalikes, including faux wrap dresses. These feature a faux waist tie to appear as a wrap dress, but simply pull over the head.

Diane von Furstenburg wrap dresses from the 1970s sell for hundreds of dollars in vintage boutiques. The wrap dress has become a timeless fashion.

If there's one dress in your closet, let it be a wrap dress. Not only is it versatile--acceptable at work, baby showers, weddings, on dates, and at the grocery store--it's flattering on almost every body type. The wrap dress also comes in a range of fabrics, prints, and colors, and it will easily become the go-to and grab item for mornings when you're in a hurry to get out of the door or it can be that gorgeous dress to wear to your friend's wedding when nothing else fits like a glove.

So whether, Skinny, Curvy, Busty, Flat, Even Pregnant--the Wrap Dress is Right For Every Woman! 

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The sensual Habesha kemis from Ethiopia

Women's traditional clothes in Ethiopia are made from cloth called shemma and it is used to make the habesha qemis. This is basically cotton cloth about 90cm wide, woven in long strips which are then sewn together, sometimes shiny threads are woven into the fabric for an elegant effect. It takes about two to three weeks to make enough cloth for one dress. The bottom of the garment may be ornamented with patterns.

The Habesha people also known as Abyssinians, are a population group inhabiting the Horn of Africa. The include various related ethnic groups in Eritrean Highlands and Ethiopian Highlands who  speak languages belonging to the South Semetic branch of the Afro-Asiatic family. 

The habesha kemis is the traditional attire of Ethiopian women. Some Rastafarian women in the African diaspora also wear these dresses. The ankle length dress usually worn by Ethiopian women at formal events is made of white chiffon. Many women wrap a shawl called Netella around the formal dress.

The Habesha Kemis is a sensual garment revealing the sense of a women!

Well crafted in East Africa...

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