Handcrafted in Nigeria, this sharply cut kaftan is effortlessly classic and a must have for any African man who wants to impress

Handcrafted in Nigeria, this sharply cut agbada is effortlessly classic and a must have for any African man who wants to impress. The soft and breathable fabric is woven to keep you cool in the hot summer heat. Its openwork patterns and looseness also ensures the body is properly ventilated. ).

Handcrafted in Nigeria, this sharply cut kaftan is effortlessly classic and a must have for any African man who wants to impress. The soft and breathable fabric is woven to keep you cool in the hot summer heat. Its openwork patterns and looseness also ensures the body is properly ventilated. ).

Africa has a number of advantages over the west i.e. Europe and America when it comes to fashion. One of them is the sheer number of talented tailors and designers we have.

Africa and style, in this day and age, are almost synonymous. You will often find western brands taking pages out of the African fashion book, as inspiration for their new designs or collections. African inspired clothing has adorned the runways of Paris, Milan and New York to name a few.

Remember the 2018 Fifa Football World Cup and Nigeria’s kit? Yeah the team didn’t do so well on the pitch, but off it, they definitely won the best looking kit award.

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Nigeria plays a leading role in the fashion and style sphere. Whether it’s colorful headgear, flamboyant dresses or stylish shoes, you name it, Nigeria has it. And for the Nigerian fashion names: Aso Ebi, Ankara, Kaftan, Jalabiya and Agbada. These are all essential items for the cupboard.

Ankara is a particularly common term in the African fashion industry and is often what people think of when they think African clothing. Also known as African prints, African wax or Dutch wax, this is a vibrant, colorful cotton cloth. It is versatile and can be used to make a range of different items such as hats, earrings, blazers and shoes.

Nigerians the world over are known for their fashion sense. When Nigerians do it they do it big and with style, this applies not just to fashion but to many other things as well. Unlike many African countries that have neglected their traditional wears, Nigeria has embraced its. Native clothing is worn proudly not just on the shores of Nigeria but globally around the world, from London to New York to Toronto to Paris and Dubai.

Having said this, Nigerians do embrace English wears as well. But they usually go further, putting their own Nigerian spin on things. For example you can find Ankara inspired t shirts, shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies.