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In recent years, we have seen the influx of African print clothing in mainstream fashion.

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Amber Jane Butchart, 32, is a fashion historian, DJ, writer, broadcaster and an associate lecturer at London College of Fashion.

Mercredi dernier fut marathonien pour moi, mais c'est le type de journée qui me fait réaliser que j'ai la chance de pouvoir faire de ma passion mon métier. Première partie de soirée était exclusivement réservée à quelque unes de mes lectrices qui ont gagné le concours Get The Look et L'Oréal Paris pou une Get The Before with BlackBeautyBag. Elles ont pu assisté à une beauty party sur un splendide rooftop parisien où je leur avais concocté une masterclass spécial application de l'eyeliner et du mascara. Toutes les photos et détail de cette soirée sont => ICI. La soirée terminée, j'ai filé directement à l'Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux Arts où Lancôme et Sonia Rykiel avaient organisé une splendide soirée en l'honneur de la sortie d'une collection Make Up née de leur collaboration. A cette occasion j'ai décidé de porter la combinaison "COMPLET ROSE" qui fait partie de la nouvelle collection "SIBITI" créée par Natacha Baco. Cette tenue se compose d'un pantalon taille haute avec une jupe longue incorporée, un super trompe-l'oeil, car de dos on l'impression que c'est une robe avec un dos nu, alors que le haut est un petit top. Natacha affectionne particulièrement les coupes bien structurées et c'est ainsi que l'on reconnait sa signature. Forte de son succès, ses collections sont souvent imitées de manière grossière sur la toile, mais jamais égalées parce qu'il faut être une réelle passionnée et amoureuse de la mode pour savoir sublimer les femmes comme elle le fait. J'avais déjà lors d'un ancien billet donné mon avis sur le manque de respect que beaucoup de personnes ont envers les créateurs africains, que je vous invite à lire si vous ne l'aviez pas vu => ICI. Je l'ai déjà vu plusieurs fois à l'oeuvre dans son showroom parisien confectionner les tenues de ses clientes. Elle dessine ses modèles et les coud elle même, et rien que pour cela, j'ai beaucoup d'admiration pour elle et lui souhaite encore plus de succès à ne plus en finir. Je tire ma révérence le temps de revenir pour un prochain post beauté ou mode. Le site de Natacha Baco et ses contacts => ICI.

In recent years, we have seen the influx of African print clothing in mainstream fashion.

The photo shoot “The Head Dress” by South African photographer Lauren Fletcher is just that – stunning! Model Aphelele-Mbiyo looks so regal on these pictures. I read on Lauren’s website that the inspiration for this shoot was “Clan” and she decided to give this concept an African twist. All the different mixes of fabrics and…

This stunning maxi dress is made from genuine, 100% cotton Handmade patchworked African Wax print. This dress is made custom to fit you so please send your bust and waist measurement upon ordering as well as the desired length. Dress zips on the side. Patchwork is handmade from an assortment of fabrics I stock and they change frequently so please expect some variation in your piece concerning the actual mused prints but also expect the same vibrancy and beauty as each piece will never be exactly like the one before it. Every patchwork piece in my shop was made for a customer so what you see is what you can expect in quality and color. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS CUSTOM GARMENT SHOP, PLEASE READ SIZING: Most pieces are made custom to your personal measurements. This ensures a reliable fit across the bust and waist as well as allowing for customized lengths. Each garment will be made with built in ease for comfort. Generally, for dresses I will provide an additional 1 inch in the waist and 2 inches in the bust. I will add an additional 2 inches in the waist and 3 inches in the bust for jackets and coats. Skirt waistbands will have an additional half inch. For example, if your measurements are 36 inch bust and 30 inch waist, the finished garment will be 38-39 inches in the bust and 30.5-32 inches in the waist depending on the garment. If you would like additional ease, or room, in the garment, just let me know. Providing correct body measurements is essential to the success of your garment. Taking the measurement in the correct spot is also essential to the fit so please read measurements required carefully and reach out if you have questions. Below is the list of body measurements needed for each garment. (If your garment is sleeveless, you can disregard arm measurements) Feel free to provide any additional details. Bust-measure around the fullest part of your bust, over the breasts. Please include typical bra size, if applicable, for cross reference Waist-measure around the smallest part of the waist or three inches above the belly button. Most garments are high-waisted Overall height-your total measurement in feet and inches. ie: 5’4” Hips-measure around the fullest part of your hips and rear. This is about 9-11 inches below the high waist line, depending on your height Arm length-measure from the shoulder, where a typical shoulder seam would be to the wrist Arm circumference-measure around your upper arm, around the bicep. I will generally add 2-3 inches to the arm measurement for comfort. Length-length from waist to hem or if you provided your height, you can specify ankle length, knee length, floor length, etc. CARE: There is lots of info on the internet about washing African printed textiles but my favorite method is to hand wash in cold water and dry on no heat and finish drying by lying flat to dry. Finish the garment with a hot iron on the steam setting. Many of the textiles can have a firm feel to them. This firmness will soften over time and will disappear when washing. Because I like my prints to be on the sturdy side, I tend to spot clean for as long as possible and only wash when necessary. I have machine washed my garments in cold with no issue but hand washing is the method I tend to recommend. PATCHWORK PIECES: Every piece in my shop is something that I have made for a customer and also used to model a style. You are not ordering the piece in the photo; you are ordering the style made in the patchwork example shown. This means that each piece is 100% unique. The patchwork is handmade by me daily and is always receiving new prints while older prints phase out forever. The patchwork shown is an example and while I cannot say it will be exact to the photo, I am always keeping my patchwork fresh, interesting, and compelling. The garment you receive will be just as colorful, vibrant, and stunning but the prints are changing daily. The multi-color patchwork is the most variable but will always include bright, beautiful prints in reds, oranges, yellows, greens, blues, purple, and a smattering of neutrals. The gradient patchwork or single color theme are also variable over time but expect to enjoy the same color effects and same intensity of colors. My handmade African print patchwork is my baby, it’s my LOVE and my pride and I am always endeavoring to make each piece the most eye dazzling, blazing, gorgeous, lush garment under the sun. That all being said, if you are married to the photo, you will likely be disappointed because I will never be able to replicate the exact patterns and arrangement. I personally think, whatever I am working on, is prettier than the picture anyway, in my opinion. I am happy to show current patchwork layouts so if you have a question or want to see the colors, just let me know. The same is true for some of the belts featured; while I try to use the same belts and linings, many of those prints have left earth so I will substitute something similar. If you have any concerns, feel free to ask to see some sample colors. And I think that’s about it…thank you so much for looking and reading!

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