Colorful African-print fashions coming to the Fowler Museum at UCLA
A story of power and identity politics is woven into the seams of this Fowler Museum exhibition
Bold primary colors and expressive patterns catch the eye, but behind the whimsical fashion designs showcased in "African-Print Fashion Now!" lies a story of regional styles, personal preferences and the formation of identity.
"Organized by the Fowler Museum at UCLA, “African-Print Fashion Now! A Story of Taste, Globalization and Style” introduces audiences to the dynamic traditions of African dress featuring colorful, boldly patterned printed cloth.The exhibition, which opens March 26 and concludes July 30, highlights the interplay between regional preferences and cosmopolitanism that has long flourished on the continent, while highlighting the expansiveness of 21st-century, African-print fashion.
The works featured throughout the exhibition demonstrate the vital role that African print has played in the expression of beauty, fashion, and heritage, while creating transcultural connections across Africa and into the larger world."— Erin Conners, Mar. 14, 2017
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