Sandriana Nicoleau-Ngwi is a bold mix-master. By pairing various colors, prints and patterns, she plays by her own set of rules.
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Lively Lace
Supermodel Oluchi Onweagba knows how to make prints look pretty. She wears a lace dress in a shocking shade of yellow that livens up the room.
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So Stylish
Fashion Stylist Rosemary Kokuhilwa wears a coveted Missoni for Target dress with a beret by DKNY, beaded bangles from Tanzania and Rupert Sanderson pumps.
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Black Power
Anaelechi Owunanne pairs indigenous fabrics with solid black — the key to balancing multiple print combinations.
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Black and Gold
Baltimore native Taneese Barksdale combines a cool combo of gold and black patterned pants and a bustier top to match.
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Vintage Vibe
Kayla Reece makes this trendy snakeskin patterned dress her own by styling it with a vintage belt from her Guyanese mom. Love it!
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Punchy Prints
Designer Loza Maleombho rocks her own designs to the party. Here, every piece, from blouse to pant, is a unique pattern.
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Retro Style
Brittany Burfenl wears a belted dress with a cool vintage pattern and color combination that’s oh-so-70s.
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Eye of the Tiger
Actress, host and producer Sophy Aiida wears color wildly. Her tie-dye, tiger-print jacket and green pleated skirt makes a super rich color combo.
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Go Gingham
Model Saada Ahmed goes for gingham. She pairs this bold plaid pattern with a midriff and boots for a boho-chic feel.
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Floral Fashion
Idle Mohallim, one half of fashion duo Mataano, wears a lace-up floral-print dress with bursts of color.
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Traditional Touch
Mazuba Kapambwe, writer for ‘Africa Style Daily,’ wears a dress by Kozby World, a designer that uses traditional patterns in fresh, modern designs.
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Print Power
Ebony E. Haith wears a beautifully patterned dress that makes this simple style so much more.
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Ruffled
Enyinne Owunwanne, founder of Heritage 1960 and host of the ‘New African Fashion’ party, wears a pattern that dances to life on the ruffles of her golden blouse.
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Blue Bouquet
Student Grace Rwechungura highlights her cobalt blue Ali Ro mini by wearing a jacket by Kiki Designs, and Dolce Vita pumps.
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Fun and Fresh
Model Aina Fadina wears a fun, fresh and feminine patterned dress. The colors really bring her look to life.
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Subdued Style
The subdued brocade pattern on Paula Rogo’s dress looks exquisite. She shows how patterns can be just as effective in neutral palettes.
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Printed Pant
Anna grabs a copy of the new book, but is already inspired by ‘New African Fashion,’ wearing a retro-style high-waist printed pant.