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African Print Goes Global

International celebs stun in African print attire.

Solange Knowles

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Solange resembled a young African bride in this head-to-toe printed ensemble. It was modern, striking and alive with colour.

Tracee Ellis Ross

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Ms. Ross was a delightful explosion in this ladylike dress. The hi-lo detail of the dress created an interesting balance against the more structured fit on the top half.

Rihanna

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Prints clashed to create an elegant mix of textures in this striped shirt, worn under an Africa-inspired dress. Rihanna was all-things high fashion and a woman on a serious statement-making mission.

Lupita Nyong’o

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Colour blocking conquered on this dark beauty in a flared printed dress. Lupita paid due homage to her African roots and blinded us with greatness.

Keri Hilson

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Keri was summertime fabulous in a simple white tee and printed shorts. The print detail added an interesting dimension to the denim shorts, and what’s great is that this is something we can all easily DIY at home, with a bit of material and some imagination.

Chrisette Michelle

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Wow – onochrome never looked so good! Chrisette slayed on the red carpet in a tuxedo suit, featuring a cheeky appearance of her bra for a fierce finish.

Beyonce

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All we can say is that we will be stealing this whole look for our next social event. It’s classy, screams autumn glam and simple enough for any body type to pull off.

Angela Simmons

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Wearing a vibrant print is definitely one way to get noticed as shown by Angela, who dazzled us in this bold number. Everything, from vivacious hair to the neutral heels, made for a winning combination.

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