Ankara Love
I’m bursting with excitement writing this post lol. With many celebrities rocking their own unique Ankara designs, they have been gaining a higher profile over the last few years. More so recently as Stella McCartney featured it heavily in her spring 2018 collection (although she has come under a lot of stick for a number of things).
Anyone who knows me knows that I own and wear a disproportionate number of these. How can you not love the colourful bursts of prints and patterns which can be made into absolutely anything you can imagine, as loud or as subtle as you desire - dream any mood, style, sound - there’s an Ankara pattern to suit it. There is an endless world of possibilities in a Vlisco store. Here are a few ways you can rock it...
Endless mummy and me combinations!
Unleash your inner creative!
Got a favourite outfit? Have it made in ankara. Pick the the colours that suit you best. Buy a plain primark shirt and ankarise it by changing the buttons, pockets.
Mix up your work wear!
Mondays need not be boring. You can have a pencil skirt made for as little as £10 on London’s popular petticoat lane where there are countless dressmakers and african print stores.
Accessorise
Elevate any plain outfit with a touch of Ankara. A long waist coat on plain black jeans and a black top, a plain dress with an ankara necklace. A subtle dark blue Ankara jacket with blue embroidery.
Similar necklace can be bought from Eno Designs
Take glamorous to another level.
Long flowey skirts with embedded stones and glitter - ooh - stunning.
Support a small business.
Many dressmakers are one man businesses with amazing talent.
Celebrity style
Many A-listers have joined the bandwagon.
Be unique, make a statement with your clothes - use Ankara fabrics to put your stamp on any outfit.
Can I inspire you to give it a go...come on...let’s start an Ankara revolution!
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