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Home • Fashion

Go Bold with an African Inspired Pattern

Go Bold with an African Inspired Pattern
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Nia Long

For the recent BET Awards, Nia Long donned a hot Gucci number clearly inspired by African prints.

Go Bold with an African Inspired Pattern
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Solange

A serious devotee of the colorful African print trend, Solange is sexy and chic in a Boxing Kitten bustier mini-dress.

Go Bold with an African Inspired Pattern
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Rihanna

Rihanna’s fiery red hair accents her mustard flower and polka dot print skirt and blue tank.

Go Bold with an African Inspired Pattern
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Zoe Saldana

Zoe Saldana is fierce in this tailored bubble dress in a beautiful ikat print Giambattista Valli frock.

Go Bold with an African Inspired Pattern
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Technicolor

Marc By Marc Jacobs, $124.06

Go Bold with an African Inspired Pattern
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Warior

T-Bags, $77.25

Go Bold with an African Inspired Pattern
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Tribal Waves

T Bags, $182

Go Bold with an African Inspired Pattern
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Moving Art

Tory Burch, $425

Go Bold with an African Inspired Pattern
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Kelis

Kelis’ graphic circle printed dress is a keeper.

Go Bold with an African Inspired Pattern
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Elise Neal

Turn to bold accessories like knee-high gladiators, a luxe gold belt and a huge statement ring to finish off your African inspired ensemble.

Go Bold with an African Inspired Pattern
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Geometric

Nicole Miller, $174

Go Bold with an African Inspired Pattern
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Ciara

Givenchy muse, Ciara, poses backstage at the fashion’s house’s runway show in a Givenchy black and white ikat print blouse.

Go Bold with an African Inspired Pattern
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Hieroglyphics

By Malene Birger Gratier, $256

Go Bold with an African Inspired Pattern
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Marakesh Vibe

Diane von Furstenberg, $562.64

Go Bold with an African Inspired Pattern
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Solange

Solange kicks it front row at New York Fashion Week in a magpie of prints. Her wool Pendleton for Opening Ceremony jacket is a fresh alternative to the ubiquitous black leather jacket.

Go Bold with an African Inspired Pattern
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Erykah Badu

Erykah is known for her penchant for African inspired prints. The soul singer looks hippie chic in her caftan adorned with bold jewelery.

Go Bold with an African Inspired Pattern