What’s the number one fabric Nigerians love to wear to church? You guessed right. It’s ankara. And ladies most especially are guilty of making this fabric their Sunday best. Everyone seems to wear it. So how do you stand out…
Imagine going to a Valentine’s party dressed in Ankara. Unusual, right? That’s because almost every lady will be clad in glittery red attire that isn’t made with any African fabric. But you don’t have to be “almost every lady”. You…
Remember what we say about the Ankara fabric? That it’s one versatile textile you can rock to virtually anywhere. Asides using it as an additional piece to your wardrobe, it can also be used as a uniform for social occasions.…
If Cinderella were a 21st century African lady, what do you think she’d have worn to the prince’s ball? Perhaps, one of the types of dresses for women or some beautiful pair of pants made with any African fabric. She’d…
If you think we’re done with Ankara, you’re in for a big surprise. This fabric is so versatile that even when it feels like we’ve sewn or written all there is about it, more and more innovations come up. This…
Africa is one continent blessed with creative artisans all about. This creativity is obvious in the many types of African textiles existing today. The notable features about these fabrics are the fact that they have been in existence for a…
It is not enough to choose any of the latest Ankara styles without considering if it suits your body type or not. For instance, if you’re a plus-sized lady, you have to make sure the style you’re going for fits…
How versatile can any fabric be! From custom-made dresses to ready-to-wear, the Ankara fabric has evolved from being that African print used in making native wears alone. You can have it made into any design of your choice including the…
Christmas is in the air. Don’t you smell it already? Just as we prepare to enjoy the yuletide and ride on to the new year, other celebrations like marriage ceremonies keep coming up. If you have Owambe occasions to turn…
Men love to look good. Men love to dress well. And to achieve this, they either go for casual wears like jeans and tees, try on a suit or perhaps native wears such as senator or the latest Ankara styles…
Who said you only look hot when the dress is skimpy? That person most definitely hasn’t checked out the latest Ankara long gowns at all. These dresses cover you up, almost entirely, yet they work wonders in showing off your…
Who said Ankara is a native wear and shouldn’t be worn to formal occasions? That’s a sham. This fabric has evolved from being just a bespoke native attire to being incorporated as ready-to-wear. That being said, you can rock it…
The Ankara fabric is a gift to Africans as a whole. Its versalility makes it a necessity for every wardrobe. If you think wearing the fabric as clothes is its only purpose, then you’ve been wrong all along. From clothing…
I remember some years ago when this stylish friend of mine paired an Ankara dress with sneakers. Then the trend hadn’t become a fad but she was the type who loved to explore and that was how she knew different…
