‘Dutch’ print But oddly enough, African textiles aren’t African. In 1846, Dutch entrepreneur Pieter Fentener Van Vlissingen learned that there was a high demand for printed cotton.

Here at ESSENCE.com, we love a great print, and right now, no print is more exciting than the bold and vibrant African-inspired patterns that are showing up everywhere. African fashion has long ...

Zuvaa: During the new exhibition’s weekend opening, the Fowler had a pop-up shop of African print designs from online marketplace Zuvaa, which gives dozens of African designers on the continent ...

They add more style and colour to your wardrobe and outfit. African prints can be dresses, shirts, trousers, skirts, shorts, shoes, turbans, and ties among others.

She is best known in south Mississippi for her prom dresses, but Hancock took her talents to New Orleans recently as a contestant in the annual Top Design Competition, presented by New Orleans ...