Volume 1, Issue 75, June 1, 2010: Vintage African Dress

I really love African fabrics; they are very colorful, vibrant and versatile. I always wanted a nice dress made from Kente or Ankara fabric. So I decided, when I get a little bit of money, I'll construct an dress from a vintage 1950s-early 1960s dress pattern. I really love 1950s silhouette they are very flattering to my hourglass type figure. These are just some random fabrics swatches that I like. I want this dress to be very feminine, flirty and be able to be worn during the daytime and the evening.

Here are some dress patterns that I like:

Volume 1, Issue 51, Feb.09.2010: Alicia Keys and Beyonce In Ankara

Beyonce and Alicia Keys collaborated in Rio De Janiero, Brazil to shot their new video "Put In The Love Song". They are filmed near the Christ the Redemeer Statue and in a nearby favela. Did I mention that they were wearing Ankara? I really want a nice Ankara dresses and playsuits for the Spring and Summer.

Volume 1, Issue 40, December 28, 2009: I'm In Love All Over Again

I found a new love and it's Ankara.

Ankara, formerly reffered to as Dutch Wax, is a plain weave fabric that can be found in West African nations such as Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Ghana, and Sengeal. Ankara is 100% cotton, strong, hydrophillic, and it absorbs moisture quickly and dries fast. Ankara is made out of a screen or wax printing process which gives it a smooth hand and luster. It can be handwashed or machine-washed.

 

I LOVE IT!!! I'm trying to get my hands on some of that Ankara to make me some nice dresses for the spring and summer.

Volume 1, Issue 39, December 27, 2009: Some Sunday Morning Inspiration

Here are some videos that contain haute coture from the mother land. The countries represented in the videoes are Morrocco, Nigeria and Ghana.