CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - History and heritage are taking center stage with a prominent piece of headwear. For Olubukola Olalere, head wrapping is part of her upbringing. “It’s something I grew up ...

What You Need To Know African tribal culture has had a strong influence on high fashion The African continent is so diverse that colors and patterns have different meanings depending on where you ...

HOUSTON, Texas -- African-inspired prints are getting a modern makeover. Ankara, a fabric from West Africa, isn't just considered cultural attire anymore - it's taking the spotlight on catwalks ...

The Dutch created Ankara prints while attempting to imitate the Indonesian Batik patterns. And the West African communities popularized this textile. So who can claim ownership of this textile?

Here at ESSENCE.com, we love a great print, and right now, no print is more exciting than the bold and vibrant African-inspired patterns that are showing up everywhere. African fashion has long ...

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Big, expressive and colorful prints echo through the fall 2017 fashion collections in an international hybrid of themes that stretches across centuries and continents.