Innovative Prints, Style and Design - Vlisco

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Guys I am back from my exams. yay* and what other way than to write a post about beautiful prints, especially since this season is overwhelmed with them.

Innovative prints, stylish designs, beautiful contrasting but also clashing colours, and exquisite tailoring of the models outfit. You could not expect any less from Vlisco;

"Since 1846 Vlisco has been designing and producing colourful fashion fabrics that form an essential part of the lively West and Central African culture. Vlisco has an innate sense of the expressive and creative strength of African consumers and, for generations, has succeeded in surprising and inspiring her passionate clientele with unique designs. As the sole authentic designer and manufacturer of such fabrics as ‘Wax Hollandais’, Vlisco is unparalleled when it comes to quality, professional skill and innovation."

A while back, I wrote a post about the popularity of "African" tribal inspired Prints clothes in  clothing, shoes, bags and even buggy's. (don't believe me? see for yourself)
For me Vlisco is truly an inspiration due to the fact that these prints are part of my culture and up bringing. The elderly females in my family only wear clothing made from these fabrics. From miles away they will be able to spot the "real Vlisco". Regardless of how identical two fabrics might be, they still tend to tell you which is the original and which is not. 

Though I loved the colours, texture and prints of the fabric, I was never keen on wearing them, I use to think it was for old people, because it was so highly respected. I wanted to wear things which are modern. But growing up, I understand history does indeed repeats it self. I see the value of Vlisco. I have seen what could be made with these fabrics.  Something relatively modern which still look unique, with an impact that will cause head to turn. 

What do you think of the prints and the tailoring. 

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