Fashion and culture @Cameroon #Africa

THE AFRICAN FASHION.
the african print (fabric)has become a popular trend in the fashion world.

A few years ago,this trend was only valuable in africa but is now spreading across the world.

The colourful texture look of the fabric has become a designer favourite with big fashion icons and celebrities addng it to their prestigious collections.

The fabric is now manufactured in countries such as china, nigeria , Cameroon, Mali, Senegal, Benin and the netherlands. The largest manufacturer is vlisco, a dutch company.

vlisco supplies fabrics that are considered of high value. The company has made it's mark as the most successful global manufacturer in china have a revenue of over $50million not leaving out nigeria.

boubou..

ln africa the fabrics has sentimental value.the patterns on the fabric often encapsulate poems,proverbs,landmarks and motifs all of which are culturally significant.as a result, many manufacturers and suppliers realize that the fabrics cultural significance translates into high market demand.below are examples of celebrities who have adopted this fashion trend with enthusiasm.
              CAMEROON.....
The varied climate, different religious and social customs in Cameroon have created a diversity in traditional clothing.

In the Far North and Northern region of Cameroon with population is mostly Muslims, the traditional outfit or clothing is free-flowing and head scarfs, style popularly known as Boubou.

In the rainy forest region of the South, the traditional outfit is ruffles, fitted hats on men and embroidered fabric.

From the central region, down to litoral, Southwest, the traditional outfit is Pagnes and Kabba. Pagne is a wrapper style garment worn by women in Cameroon. 
Dashiki
                     Jumpsuit

And a dress

Pagnes are beautiful and maybe used in several ways, as a head scarf, skirt, a sling style for baby carrier, while Kabba a free-flowing dress mostly worn by women in their homes, although some are made very classy and elegant that women worn to parties, shopping or visiting with others. 

The style flows elegantly like a dress from     shoulder to knee or longer, with sleeves wider and the looseness of the dress allows women to move freely and helps keep the body cool in hot weather. 

From the west and Northwest regions, is a colorful embroidery called Toghu, a very noticeable and stylish design with every touch details in a uniquely way with represents the tribes, individuals position or family. 

With menoftaste, looking good is a fantastic asset. Today menoftaste takes you in the heart of African fashion.

 EBANGHA Nkwanyuo, creative Director @ creations, she makes African print dresses modern day twist. Specialised in ready to wear outfits for work, day out, cocktail reception, traditional wedding and sophisticated party. She personally believe insimple but classy outfits. Her shop is situated at rue Douala Manga Bell, Bali Douala. You can follow her on Facebook and Instagram as EBKreations.www.Facebook. com/EBANGHA Nkwanyuo.
When you hear about the style from that creative continent , what drops in your mind is Ankara prints. 

The gorgously beautiful Delly Vibang, owner on an online business and fashion shop Makeup by Delly..To know more about her follow her link, http://dellybeautifulncosmeticworld.com/blog and http://ferdelle.com/blog.

In my Africa of great fashion taste, we can be corporate from Monday to Thursday, and from Friday to Sunday we go back to our roots, like this beautiful African maidens, 

Taka Tanni, actress/producer/ Talkshow host.The Real Taka Tanni show

A princess from the Northwest region of Cameroon. Looking exquisite in this traditional Regalia, Cameroon most beautiful traditional dress. You can follow her on Facebook @ real Taka Tanni

Slimmix Phonix , a model an aspiring talented model. Her real name Mag Yanze. Started modelling from back home with kibony who is base in New York. Her first model job at model scout. Slimmix Phonix is an assistant accountant.

looking all glamorous, elegant in this classy and chic Ankara dress as she rocks it with all style and grace. Ankara is the African pride. It speaks volumes and reminds us of our identity and our origins.  

Make-up artist, Marionette Mario as beautiful as her name, is a professional make-up artist that uses mediums applied to the skin to transform or enhance the appearance of the goddesses. Below is her

Follow her on Facebook @ Marinette Mario