What to Learn about the History and Evolution of African Fashion

Africa, a large content, yields massive amounts of the historic culture that is widespread today. In the modern world where we live, we have seen years of African fashion that has been reduced to leopard skins and mud cloths. While the influence of African traditions s frequently cited as a source, it’s worth noting that its importance comes nothing close to its derivative. Read on to learn more about the history and evolution of African fashion, and how it has all affected the current industry. The Early Dress The majority of Africans wore light clothing due to the continent's warm climate. Men wore loincloths or aprons, while women wrapped wraps around their waists or breasts.  Prior to the popularity of bark cloth and furs, aesthetic marks and pigments were used to beautify the rest of the body. Males simply wore
Africa, a large content, yields massive amounts of the historic culture that is widespread today. In the modern world where we live, we have seen

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