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45 African-Inspired Finds

From Tribal Goddess Captures to Wild Warrior Editorials

— January 25, 2013 — Fashion
These African-inspired finds will help bring you that much closer to the endearing continent that continues to inspire fashion, design and photography, alike. There are many selections within this collection that are fashion-oriented and play with the tribal concept as well as tribal patterns. What comes about is a truly unique set of styles that are like nothing seen organically in the west.

Moreover, there are a number of photography finds that are based in the desert to help enhance the rugged nature of products, fashion or technology. The jewelry is what will likely captivate attention the strongest; the ornate creations are oversized, vibrant in color and exude an ethereal vibe that will have you longing to visit the continent that is consistently looked to for visionary inspiration.
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African Brawl Photography
African Brawl Photography
Street Fight by Luca Sage is Both Powerful and Violent
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Psychedelically Patterned Scarves
Psychedelically Patterned Scarves
Ponder Knitwear Draws Influence from a Native American Aesthetic
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Vivid Tribal Pictorials
Vivid Tribal Pictorials
Namsa Lueba Photographs African Identity Through Western Eyes
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African-Inspired Knitwear
African-Inspired Knitwear
Laduma Ngxokolo Takes Inspiration From Traditional Xhosa Bead Work
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Unabashedly Chromatic Couture
Unabashedly Chromatic Couture
This Diver and Aguilar 'Colorama' Editorial is Bold and Colorful
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Contemporary African Catwalks
Contemporary African Catwalks
The Ana Locking Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Culturally Chic
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Outrageous Opulent Outfits
Outrageous Opulent Outfits
The Betty Adewole for Volt Cafe Magazine Shoot is Colorful and Bold
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Tribal-Patterned Ponchos
Tribal-Patterned Ponchos
The North Face Purple Label Boasts Bright Designs for Summer Outerwear
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Silly Rabbit Couture
Silly Rabbit Couture
Zayaan Majiet Combines Fashion and Nature's Innocence
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Trippy African Fashion
Trippy African Fashion
The Emma Mulholland SS11 Collection at RAFW is Culturally Psychedelic
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Tailored Tribal Ensembles
Tailored Tribal Ensembles
The Etototo 2011 Fall Collection Offers A Posh Native American Style
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Wildlife Fashion Editorials
Wildlife Fashion Editorials
‘Into the Wild' Features Union's Winter 2010 Collect
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Tribal Goddess Captures
Tribal Goddess Captures
Earth Child by Jeskaa Designs Connects with Mother Nature
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Quirky Corporate Photography
Quirky Corporate Photography
The Men at Work Visual Tales Editorial Features Tribal Face Paint
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Tribal Designer Bags
Tribal Designer Bags
The Louis Vuitton for Edun Keepall 45 Duffel is Stunning
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Snake-Like Fabric Jewelry
Snake-Like Fabric Jewelry
The Nadia Dafri 2012 Collection Compliments its Wearer
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Tribal-Influenced Western Fashion
Tribal-Influenced Western Fashion
The WAD Magazine 'Cocktail' Editorial is Vibrantly Exotic
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Masked Tribal Portraits
Masked Tribal Portraits
Phyllis Galembo Captures the Magnificent Disguises From African Cultures
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Tribal Disco Editorials
Tribal Disco Editorials
Tina J Sparks a Heat Wave in Elle Singapore June 2011
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Serengeti-Inspired Fashion
Serengeti-Inspired Fashion
The Bernhard Willhelm Spring/Summer 2012 is Wild and Energetic
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Desert Diva Captures
Desert Diva Captures
This Coco Rococo Series Showcases Haute Hairstyles
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War Paint Photography
War Paint Photography
'Global Tribes' Features Feathers, Headdresses & Fur
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DIY African Style Crews
DIY African Style Crews
The Smarteez Refuse to Conform to Fashion Standards
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Statuesque Tribal Captures
Statuesque Tribal Captures
The 'African Queens' Spread by Namsa Leuba Displays Clash of Cultures
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Futuristic Tribal Masks
Futuristic Tribal Masks
Billy Kan's 'The Last Tride' Features a Modern-Day Adam & Eve
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Psychedelic Feather Headdresses
Psychedelic Feather Headdresses
The Ailin Bisi AW12 Collection is Filled with Trippy Accessories
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Tapestry-Blending Portraits
Tapestry-Blending Portraits
Far by Adriana Gerasimova is Darkly Tribal
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Wild Tribal Photography
Wild Tribal Photography
The Andrea D'Aquino Pool Mag Photo Shoot is Epically Free
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Safari Style
Safari Style
African Hunting Garb is the Look of Choice for Wild Fashionistas this Summer
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African Blood Sport Photography
African Blood Sport Photography
Hunters by David Chancellor Captures a Deeply Personal Pursuit
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Urban Nigerian Fashion
Urban Nigerian Fashion
The Kezia Frederick Graduate Collection is Vibrantly Layered
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Tribaltography
Tribaltography
Paul Sika Exudes the Colorful and Vibrant Spirit of Africa
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Trippy Tribal Fashion
Trippy Tribal Fashion
The Gaetano Navarra Spring 2012 Line is Fit for Modern Amazon Women
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Glamorized Tribal Editorials
Glamorized Tribal Editorials
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Look, But Don't Touch' Shoot Stars Farah Holt
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Psychedelic Exotic Fashion
Psychedelic Exotic Fashion
The Camilla SS12/13 Collection is Inspired by Various Cultures
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Futuristic Tribal Shoots
Futuristic Tribal Shoots
The Silvia Bratanova Crystal Blood Captures are Sleek
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Wild Warrior Editorials
Wild Warrior Editorials
The Vogue Netherlands May 2012 Photoshoot Stars a Savage Rianne ten Haken
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Tribal Print Maxis
Tribal Print Maxis
Etro's Ethnic Patterns are Multicultural Marvels for Fall 2009
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Tribal Raver Fashions
Tribal Raver Fashions
These Tom Van Der Borght Designs are Fiercely Florescent
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Super-Sized Tribal Jewelry
Super-Sized Tribal Jewelry
Maria Mastori's Oversized Accessories Are Incredible
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Tribal Makeup
Tribal Makeup
MAC's Upcoming 'Colour Craft' Line is a Must for Exotic Divas
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Tribal Goddess Photoshoots
Tribal Goddess Photoshoots
The Numero Tokyo Toni's Tribe Editorial is Warlike
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Extreme Tribal Fashiontography
Extreme Tribal Fashiontography
Herring & Herring for D Mode Magazine
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