On Trend with REGARD Magazine .... Go Tribal

A fresh, new trend has debuted to a whisper but has taken over urban fashion. As tribal and ethnic prints exploded onto the runways, urban designer’s interpreted this trend in a different way. They used colorful West African fabrics, in modern silhouettes. I love this! The colors are beautiful and perfect for mixing with other bold prints.  Here’s how:

This patchwork dress has a lot going on with the swatches of hounds tooth and the kente. But it’s cool! So pick one color or tone -let’s call it our theme- to pick up in the rest of your outfit. The black and tan in the leopard belt picks up on the chartreuse and black in the dress. The tan is in the belts supported by the shoes, and the mustard purse helps the lime really pop. Be sure your contrasting belt is small. There has to be a line when combining prints this way.

Madame Afri'que by Styleyes featuring a twill blazer

It's Spring, but it’s not quite warm. But you can still rock a cute shorter skirt. The bold print of the fabric is backed by a pinstriped grid. Mimic and exaggerate these lines with a bold turtleneck. The camel blazer is a perfect outerwear layer now that your heavy coat is in storage. It will also act as buffer, and break up all the business. The black boots anchor the entire look and the pink purse is a perfect touch. Give bold combinations a try!

African Zebra by Styleyes featuring printed skirts

                                                                                              -Micah Riggins