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I Am Afrocentric...
Posted by: Maletsatsi
Allow me to introduce myself…
I was born surrounded by nature and birthed on soft soil. I've carried traditions and ancient secrets from my ancestors and passed them down to my peers.
Lessons of love, values and beliefs are embedded into strands of thread, made from natural grass, and prints dyed on them, that make me trend.
My people hold pride and value in their style because they know it’s more than just pieces of clothing.
I am not just a fashion statement. I am Afrocentric. I hold the trendiest influences of fashion since my people have found the courage to find me and embrace me.
I've gone from being read by in history books to being on the backs of the most stylish people in the industry. I inspire a life style that lets you embrace natural hair and being comfortable with who you are.
I am more than just a trend but a powerful statement...
I love my tweed like the English do...
I love my colour-blocking like the Tsonga and the Venda do...
I love my Seshweshwe prints like the Sotho do...
I love my leopard print like the Zulu do...
I love my prints as bold as the Xhosa and the Ndebele like them on their houses...
I love my animal hid like the Tswana...
I love to match my denim like the Afrikaans...
My identity runs deeper than the roots of the oldest oak trees as my style tells a story of where I've been to where I am yet to concur. .................................................................................
Why I ♥ this?
Print is the first thing one would notice when wearing this style and Africans are BIG on bold prints that are influenced from all sorts of nature. I love how there’s a modern twist in traditional tribal wear. Talk about proper evolution!
What do you think?
