Style in Nigeria, has come a long way and recently a group of young Africans came together to show the progression. Unifying in all walks of life, it included bloggers, models, upcoming designers and students

A splash of color and charisma was displayed, accompanied by smiles and laughter. Even under the scorching hot sun Africans still find a reason to gather and socialize. The title of this event was the African conglomerate photo shoot; a conglomerate is a combination of two or more corporations engaged in entirely different businesses together into one corporate structure, usually involving a parent company and several (or many) subsidiaries. Often, a conglomerate is a multi-industry company. Conglomerates are often large and multinational.

The main fabric choice in focus, Ankara, is believed to have its origin from a girl named Ankara. This fabric is usually made of 100% cotton and posses good strength when woven tightly. Clothing, accessories and shoes tailored from these fabrics are expensive. This traditional African fabric has infiltrated the fashion world as well. Blended with other matching fabrics and with a good design, Ankara fabrics are the fancy of many people. The appeal of the finished product depends on the creativity, and skills of the designer. Fashion gurus like Lunar, Aimas, Tiffany Amber, Memo, Gloss, and Cranberry have breathed new life into the fabric through their experience and creativity. Available in alluring designs, Ankara graces catwalks and has won laurels. Since it is a cotton fabric with different motifs, this fabric can be used for both office and formal occasions. A printed outfit with small motifs will make perfect clothing.

This fabric has infinite creative applications like shirts, bags, clothes, dresses etc. Styles, and designs available for this cloth are endless which makes all people; men and women, young, and the aged become glued to it. Ankara has made a comeback in a big way with modern patterns, and vibrant colors

Ankara fabrics have been the desired choice of African women. Due to its affordability, this garment was once considered suitable for under privileged. But with the lapse of time, the fabric found favor with contemporary fashion, and modern styles. Ankara has its own virtues, and looks more graceful when tailored in the right way

Nigeria has put African fashion on a map, to say the least the way being paved is expanding ever wider. On a final note a special thanks to the following people

Post By Funfere Koreye