Image from Nearfar It’s in the air: that African vibe is hitting music, t.v. and the fashion scene. Vibrant, colourful and wild prints are de rigeur for this summer’s sun dresses; on the catwalk and in the shops. It has taken awhile, but finally African prints have gone global. They have always been very sophisticated, combining local culture with wonderful patterns and colours. But now some big-name fashion designers are taking a serious interest in working on socially responsible projects with African craftswomen…. Read the full story on TreeHugger
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World Cup’s African Vibe Hits the Fashion World
