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The collection uses ankara fabric used in traditional African clothing on several items including trench coats, shoes, dresses, high waisted skirts and men's shirts and pants. But it's not the first.
In the last few years designers like John Galiano and Gwen Stefani for L.A.MB. (see images below) have incorporated elements of African style and dress into their collections.
And as nice as it is to see designers flex their creative muscles and honor the beauty of different cultures, it would be even nicer if their African inspired clothes were showcased by African or African American models. Not as an act of tokenism, but perhaps to show some appreciation for the people who actually wear these prints on a daily basis as part of their cultural ethos.