2017 ANKARA STYLES FOR WOMEN - 31 UNIQUE ANKARA DESIGNS

Hello Fashionistas!

Don't we all just love how versatile the Ankara fabric is? Summer is over and Autumn (Fall) is upon us. What better way to step out in style than to step out in a unique design like one of the photos below.

All of these designs were featured in Vlisco's 2017 Look Book.

Which one's your favorite? Leave a comment.

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ANGELIQUE KIDJO WINS HER SECOND GRAMMY

The new year has been off to a great start for world-renowned singer, songwriter and activist, Angelique Kidjo. Ms. Kidjo who first won a Grammy back in 2008 for her eighth studio album ‘Djin Djin’ which included a star-studded list of guest artists ranging from Branford Marsalis, Ziggy Marley, Alicia Keys, Carlos Santana to Peter Gabriel, won the 2015 Crystal Award in a ceremony opening the 45th annual meeting of the World Economic Forumin Davos, Switzerland on January 21st.

Along with two other exceptional artists, Japanese architect Shigeru Ban and Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli, Ms. Kidjo who was named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2002, received the Crystal Awards for “not only being world famous artists but also concerned with humanitarian issues and committed to using their time and energy to make a difference,” said Hilde Schwab, Chairperson and Co-Founder, Schwab Foundation for Entrepreneurship. “I want to dedicate this crystal award to the women of my continent. They are the backbone of Africa. I cannot be who I am without them. To all the women of the world, what you do is priceless; it is not a matter of color, of language, of nationality,” said Ms. Kidjo receiving the 2015 Crystal Award.

Continuing with her winning streak, last night at the 57th annual Grammy Awards held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, the revered musician who was born in Cotonou, Benin, won her second Grammy for her 2014 album ‘EVE’ in the ‘World Music’ category that included Brazilian bossa nova legend Sergio Mendes and sitar player and composer, Anoushka Shankar. Receiving her Grammy award during a pre-telecast ceremony, Ms. Kidjo the first woman to be listed on FORBES’ 40 Most Powerful Celebrities In Africa, said, “this album is dedicated to the women of Africa, to their beauty and resilience. Women of Africa, you rock! For me, music is a weapon of peace and today more than ever, as artists we have a role to play in the stability of this world.”




Source: Forbes

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VLISCO - HOMMAGE A L'ART COLLECTION

The Hommage à l’Art collection honours Vlisco’s art by placing our iconic drawings in the spotlight. This theme evolves from this year’s focus on craftsmanship. Vlisco’s fabrics are known for their expressive drawings and this is just one of the things that make our brand so unique and beloved by our consumers. This collection pays tribute to Vlisco’s drawings in a number of ways. From the feminine florals that draw on our batik heritage to modern hand-drawn abstract designs, the collection features a wide range of icons.

For the first time, some of the drawings have been printed using different techniques, so that the same design is repeated in Java and Wax-block fabrics. Various heritage drawings were also reinterpreted to give their stories a podium. These heritage drawings inspired our designers to create new fabric designs, using an amalgam of famous Vlisco icons literally placed on a pedestal.

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Palais des sentiments | New Ankara Collection from Vlisco

Channel your inner goddess with luxurious looks that’ll make you feel glamorous and as free as the wind. the Palais des sentiments collection features an opulent mix of textures, jewel-toned prints and fluid silhouettes, inspired by dreams of exotic palaces, of delicate, dancing fabrics and of glittering golden moons. add a touch of rich romance to your wardrobe with the Palais des sentiments collection. Create an alluring effect with flowing lines and layers of textiles.

 Get that lavish look with paisley patterns in bright colours and vibrant floral fabrics, set off by intricate embellishments in gleaming gold and sequins. these designs will also form part of the Palais des sentiments fashion & accessories collection, available at selected Vlisco boutiques from may 2012.

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