What are the trends in ethnic fashion?

Ethnic influences have been in vogue in recent years. Original, colourful, ethnic fashion draws its inspiration from Africa, South America, Asia and India. These clothes, jewels, accessories in warm and multicolored colors bring a touch of style and exoticism.

But what are the uncontrollable ethnic trends in ethnic fashion.

African Wax

African Wax fabric is very popular. Originally from Indonesia, it later landed in Holland and became known in Africa. It is a symbol of African culture and is used to make traditional clothing. With its colourfully patterned fabrics, the wax print is a must on the African continent and internationally. Wax print can be worn as a total look or on specific accessories. 

 Dashiki

Native to West Africa, Dashiki is a brightly coloured embroidered fabric made in Africa. With a central motif and geometric designs. In Africa, Dashiki is very popular. Ample and comfortable, it is worn for all occasions in life. It is an essential garment during the summer season. It comes in all forms: t-shirt, shirt, dress, skirt, tops, or accessories. Originally, the term Dashiki is derived from the word "danshiki" in Yoruba or "danciki" in Hausa. It has several names such as Adis Abeba, Angelina, Miriam or Makeba.

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Aztec print

With its colourful geometric patterns and triangular friezes inspired by Native American civilization, the colourful Aztec print is a strong trend in ethnic fashion. This bold print can be found on all summer outfits such as skirts, tops, dresses, swimsuits, shorts, shirts, jackets, shoes and handbags.

Navajo print

Navajo print is an ethnic print inspired by Native American culture. With its geometric shapes and original patterns, it is very fashionable. This print comes from the culture of the American Indian Navajo people. They're related to the Apaches. At the time, this people made traditional carpets, blankets and clothing with this brightly coloured print. Many designers were inspired by this know-how and used it extensively in their fashion collections.  

Ikat print

Ikat print is an ethnic print inspired by an ancestral weaving technique from Indonesian culture. The term ikat comes from the verb "mengikat" which means "to bind". It consists of knotting fabric threads before dyeing them.With its lively patterns, symmetrical and graphic forms, we find this ancestral know-how of textile craftsmen in Southeast Asia of course, but also in South America in Japan, Peru or Madagascar... It is very popular with fans of ethnic chic and baba chic looks.  

Oriental style

With its colourful prints, ethnic oriental-style clothing is a must this summer. Caftans, sarouels, we fall for elegant, loose, flowing and very comfortable clothes.   

Leopard print

To give pep to his outfit, we adopt the leopard print. A timeless and indispensable pattern, it can be combined with almost any colour, from white to black, navy, grey or denim, and adapts to all styles. It is available in dresses, skirts, tops, shoes...  There are also animal prints such as python, crocodile, zebra, which should not be neglected this summer.  

Madras print

Madras print is an ethnic print that is very popular in the West Indies and the Caribbean. Exotic, sun-drenched, it is a traditional, colourful cotton fabric with checks, symbol of the Creole culture. It is used to make traditional clothing. Originally from India, this festive, very colourful fabric is a sensation during the summer months. Originally, it is the result of the artisanal weaving of banana fibres, then of cotton, which is stronger. Today, it is made of silk and light cotton, woven in several colours that form checks or stripes. Many fashion designers use it to create dresses, skirts, scarves, shirts, trousers, swimwear, accessories and jewellery.  

Rasta print

Originally from Jamaica, the green, yellow, red rasta print is very popular during the summer season. Exotic, colourful, rasta clothes are casual and take you on a trip. It comes in t-shirts, dresses, shirts, skirts, accessories and jewellery.

Oversized ethnic jewelry

Oversized ethnic jewellery is a must and beautiful. Exotic, multicoloured, they bring an ethnic touch to your outfit. Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, these ethnic jewels are unique and original. They are inspired by the culture of the peoples of the world.