Ankara and the African Prints!

In the eight years Olusegun Obasanjo was in power, I can only say the youth of Nigeria got two things out of it, the age of GSM and banning of imported goods which brought about the era of Ankara and the rise and rise of the Nigerian Fashion Industry!

Designers like Ituen Bassey and JBL Jewel by Lisa flourish and have changed the look of Ankara. I have a friend who recently lost so much weight she couldn't fit into her old clothes;Easy Fix, She started rocking Ankara tailor made dresses all the time.

The American Designer Boxing Kiten was one of the designers to take ankara international and into celebrities closets. Solange, Beyonce, Fergie and Alicia Keys to name a few, have been spotted rocking Ankara. Kelis has also been spotted rocking Ankara, but not boxing, Nope! Nope!! Kelis has been rocking Jewel by Lisa. Yes our Naija fashion designers are going places

Ankara has spilled over to accessories, bags and shoes. I'll rock any one of these pieces any day any time. myasho.com has beautiful ankara chunky bracelets as well as long necklaces that you can rock with a simple white blouse and jeans. Last summer african prints, which the oyinbo people have named the 'tribal' look coukld be found everywhere, from Topshop, Forever 21, asos. This is not just a fashion trend I believe the African Print is here to stay, amen to that and thank you OBJ!!

Mehn, i could kill for these heels, I should make it part of my wishlist. I'll wear these wow  heels with neutral shades and pink/purole accessories to make it pop! If you're interested in these heels you can get them here they are from Etnik Collections. For more pictures of HVS by Bukky Are you can visit her on http://www.houseofversatilestyles.com/main.html House Versatile website  as well as Aya Morrison Bags

Aya Morrison with one of her designs

Ankara hair accesories by HVS by Bukky Are