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Trend Report: Ethnic Chic

Trend Report: Ethnic Chic

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Feb, 19, 2011
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Ethnic Chic: Bold Stripes

The flirty hemline of Melanie Fiona’s dress adds a feminine vibe to these stripes.

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Ethnic Chic: Bold Stripes

Yaya Dacosta channels a metallic moment backstage at the Christian Cota Fall 2011 fashion show with these dazzling strips.

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Ethnic Chic: Bold Stripes

These black and white stripes, worn by a model on the runways of NYFW look strong and sexy.

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Ethnic Chic: Bold Stripes

The multi-sized stripes on the Stephen Burrows runway are absolutely eye catching.

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Ethnic Prints: Bold Stripes

The bold orange hue comes close, but it’s the strong stripes that truly make this look ethnic chic.

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Ethnic Chic: Bold Stripes

We love the bold blue hue, but it’s the multi-colored stripes in this Rachel Roy that remind us most of ethnic chic.

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Ethnic Chic: Bold Stripes

Actress Vanessa Williams, pictured here with friend, looks flawless in these black and white stripes.

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Ethnic Chic: Bold Stripes

John Legend’s lady love, Christine Teigen looks sultry in these sorbet colored stripes.

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Ethnic Chic: Abstract Prints

Ajak Deng looks fierce in this hombre red, blue, gray and white abstract print ensemble during New York Fashion Week.

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Ethnic Chic: Abstract Prints

Tatiana Ali dazzles in a rainbow of blues, greens and purples.

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Ethnic Chic: Abstract Prints

Even a subtle taupe, like this one worn by Tamera Mowry, can still benefit from a splashy abstract print.

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Ethnic Chic: Abstract Prints

Naturi Naughton hypnotizes the camera in this swirling print dress.

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Ethnic Chic: Abstract Prints

This multi-color, multi-print dress worn at the Stephen Burrows was breathtaking!

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Ethnic Chic: Abstract Prints

This look from NYFW effortlessly blends strong colors, abstract prints and strong stripes in one flawless look.

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Ethnic Chic: Abstract Prints

Ajak Deng struts down the Nicole Miller runway in a lovely one piece sheath emblazoned with abstract prints.

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Ethnic Chic: Abstract Prints

Still on the Nicole Miller runway, a similar color rich abstract print is seen on a ruched strapless dress layered over a long sleeved top.

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Ethnic Chic: Abstract Prints

We love Cynthia Bailey’s cinched waist jacket dress in rich blue abstract prints.

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Ethnic Chic: Abstract Prints

Jill Scott looks gorgeous in this eclectic ensemble featuring an abstract print jacket.

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Ethnic Chic: Abstract Prints

Gabrielle Union commands the camera in this green and brown Christian Siriano concoction during NYFW.

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Ethnic Chic: Abstract Prints

Keyshia Cole flaunts her post baby curves in this abstract print mini.

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Ethnic Chic: Abstract Prints

Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Jessica White arrives at SI Swimsuit Overtime in this sexy dual-length abstract print dress.

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Ethnic Chic: Abstract Prints

Gabrielle Union and designer Tracy Reese both wear abstract graphic prints backstage at the Tracy Reese Fall 2011 fashion show with TRESemme.

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Ethnic Chic: Abstract Prints

The jeweled ad embroidered neckline on this piece really give Malinda Williams’ dress an ethnic feel.

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Ethnic Chic: Abstract Prints

Model, Joan Smalls, looks lovely in this abstract print sheath worn on the runways of New York Fashion Week.

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Ethnic Chic: Abstract Prints

Rihanna sets the stage ablaze singing “Love the Way You Lie,” and rocking a black bustier with a black and yellow abstract print skirt.

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Ethnic Chic: Abstract Prints

We loved the rich burst of colors on L.A.M.B runway, including this abstract print halter neck mini.

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Ethnic Chic: Abstract Prints

This lux mash up of florals and fringes, worn on the runways of New York Fashion Week, is the essence of abstract prints!

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Ethnic Chic: Abstract Prints

This gorgeous gown was one of many traditional African print inspired pieces that made it down the L.A.M.B runway during New York Fashion Week.

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Ethnic Chic: Abstract Prints

Erykah Badu performs on stage during the Good Vibrations Music Festival in Perth, Australia wearing a custom, authentic African print dress.

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Ethnic Chic: Animal Instincts

Zoe Saldana looks purr-fect in this leopard spotted dress with delicate white overlay.

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Ethnic Chic: Animal Instincts

Rutina Wesley attends the Giuseppe Zanotti Design Store opening reception in Beverly Hills.

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Ethnic Prints: Animal Instincts

Keri Hilson looks stunning in this floor length dual-sized leopard print gown.

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Ethnic Chic: Animal Instinct

Rosario Dawson smiles for the camera in this fun and flirtly leopard print number.

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Ethnic Chic: Funky Florals

Ciara’s gown blends both strong stripes and funky florals to beautiful effect.

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Ethnic Chic: Funky Florals

This floor skimming floral gown made it’s way down the runway at the L.A.M.B show during NYFW.

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Ethnic Chic: Funky Florals

We love the multi-print florals floating down the runway, like this, at the Nanette Lepore show.

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Ethnic Chic: Funky Florals

The lovely Joy Bryant adds edge to a feminine floral dress with a canvas jacket and vintage-inspired cross body purse.

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Ethnic Chic: Funky Florals

Designer Rachel Roy attends the Naeem Khan Fall 2011 fashion show in a festive combination of funky florals and bold colors.

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Ethnic Chic: Funky Florals

The Atkins-Campbell sisters look sweet in these fab floral dresses.

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Ethnic Chic: Funky Florals

We love the subtle blue hue of this floral jumper worn on the runways of New York Fashion Week.

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Ethnic Chic: Funky Florals

Songstress, Marcia Ambrosius looks feminine in this flower spotted day dress.

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Ethnic Chic: Funky Florals

Thandie Newton looks stunning in this overblown floral print gown!

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Ethnic Chic: Funky Florals

Gabourey Sidibe arrives in a glittering, lilac patterned gown at the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards.

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Ethnic Chic: Funky Florals

Taraji P. Henson looks lovely in florals at the BCBG Max Azria Fall 2011 fashion show.

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Ethnic Chic: Funky Florals

Keri Washington shows off a chic version of spring florals in this rose patterned day dress.

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Ethnic Chic: Funky Florals

Elise Neal is a showstopper in this one shouldered floral number.

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Ethnic Chic: Funky Florals

First Lady Michelle Obama looks ravishing in this red, floral, Alexander McQueen gown!

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Ethnic Chic: Funky Florals

Corinne Bailey Rae arrives at the ELLE Style Awards 2011 in this fresh sheath full of lovely roses.

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