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.
45 African-Inspired Finds
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African Blood Sport Photography
Hunters by David Chancellor Captures a Deeply Personal Pursuit
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Tribal Goddess Photoshoots
The Numero Tokyo Toni's Tribe Editorial is Warlike
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Tapestry-Blending Portraits
Far by Adriana Gerasimova is Darkly Tribal
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Tribal Raver Fashions
These Tom Van Der Borght Designs are Fiercely Florescent
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Tribal Makeup
MAC's Upcoming 'Colour Craft' Line is a Must for Exotic Divas
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Statuesque Tribal Captures
The 'African Queens' Spread by Namsa Leuba Displays Clash of Cultures
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Tribal-Influenced Western Fashion
The WAD Magazine 'Cocktail' Editorial is Vibrantly Exotic
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Tribal Print Maxis
Etro's Ethnic Patterns are Multicultural Marvels for Fall 2009
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Trippy Tribal Fashion
The Gaetano Navarra Spring 2012 Line is Fit for Modern Amazon Women
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Wild Warrior Editorials
The Vogue Netherlands May 2012 Photoshoot Stars a Savage Rianne ten Haken
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Glamorized Tribal Editorials
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Look, But Don't Touch' Shoot Stars Farah Holt
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Tribal Goddess Captures
Earth Child by Jeskaa Designs Connects with Mother Nature
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Extreme Tribal Fashiontography
Herring & Herring for D Mode Magazine
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Futuristic Tribal Shoots
The Silvia Bratanova Crystal Blood Captures are Sleek
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Psychedelic Exotic Fashion
The Camilla SS12/13 Collection is Inspired by Various Cultures
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Wild Tribal Photography
The Andrea D'Aquino Pool Mag Photo Shoot is Epically Free
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Psychedelic Feather Headdresses
The Ailin Bisi AW12 Collection is Filled with Trippy Accessories
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Super-Sized Tribal Jewelry
Maria Mastori's Oversized Accessories Are Incredible
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Serengeti-Inspired Fashion
The Bernhard Willhelm Spring/Summer 2012 is Wild and Energetic
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Urban Nigerian Fashion
The Kezia Frederick Graduate Collection is Vibrantly Layered
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Masked Tribal Portraits
Phyllis Galembo Captures the Magnificent Disguises From African Cultures
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Silly Rabbit Couture
Zayaan Majiet Combines Fashion and Nature's Innocence
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Contemporary African Catwalks
The Ana Locking Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Culturally Chic
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Desert Diva Captures
This Coco Rococo Series Showcases Haute Hairstyles
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Tailored Tribal Ensembles
The Etototo 2011 Fall Collection Offers A Posh Native American Style
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Tribal Designer Bags
The Louis Vuitton for Edun Keepall 45 Duffel is Stunning
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Tribal Disco Editorials
Tina J Sparks a Heat Wave in Elle Singapore June 2011
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Safari Style
African Hunting Garb is the Look of Choice for Wild Fashionistas this Summer
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Outrageous Opulent Outfits
The Betty Adewole for Volt Cafe Magazine Shoot is Colorful and Bold
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Unabashedly Chromatic Couture
This Diver and Aguilar 'Colorama' Editorial is Bold and Colorful
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Futuristic Tribal Masks
Billy Kan's 'The Last Tride' Features a Modern-Day Adam & Eve
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Tribaltography
Paul Sika Exudes the Colorful and Vibrant Spirit of Africa
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DIY African Style Crews
The Smarteez Refuse to Conform to Fashion Standards
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Quirky Corporate Photography
The Men at Work Visual Tales Editorial Features Tribal Face Paint
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African Brawl Photography
Street Fight by Luca Sage is Both Powerful and Violent
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Snake-Like Fabric Jewelry
The Nadia Dafri 2012 Collection Compliments its Wearer
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Trippy African Fashion
The Emma Mulholland SS11 Collection at RAFW is Culturally Psychedelic
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War Paint Photography
'Global Tribes' Features Feathers, Headdresses & Fur
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Tribal-Patterned Ponchos
The North Face Purple Label Boasts Bright Designs for Summer Outerwear
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Vivid Tribal Pictorials
Namsa Lueba Photographs African Identity Through Western Eyes
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Psychedelically Patterned Scarves
Ponder Knitwear Draws Influence from a Native American Aesthetic
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African-Inspired Knitwear
Laduma Ngxokolo Takes Inspiration From Traditional Xhosa Bead Work
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Wildlife Fashion Editorials
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Couture Warrior Princesses
Fashionistas are Called to Battle in the Xi Sinsong 'Wahine' Series
Gemstone Eye Patches
'The New Day' Editorial in Dew Magazine Fall 2012 is Electic & Colorful
Enduring Friendship Photography
The 'Misao the Big Mama and Fukumaru the Cat' Series is Touching
Poetically Pristine Photography
The LIFE Magazine 'Chaka Lake' Editorial is Utterly Breathtaking
Witchy Wigged-Out Catalogs
The Wildfox Pre-Fall 2012 Lookbook is 90s-Inspired
Sophisticatedly Skeptical Photoshoots
The Beata V QVEST Editorial is Modern and Edgy
Leggy Urban Photoshoots
The Melissa Tammerijn Vogue Russia is Flashy and Fabulous
Storm Destruction Photography
These Beginner Hurricane Sandy Photos Are Devastating
Literally Jaw-Dropping Editorials
The Refined Classy Photoshoot is Open-Mouthed
Androgynous Sea-Punk Editorials
The 'We Belong To The Sea' DEW Portrait Series Embraces Color
Tribal Goddess Photoshoots
The Numero Tokyo Toni's Tribe Editorial is Warlike
Blazing Minimalist Photoshoots
Fashion Gone Rogue 'It's a Fire' Stars Celine Van Amstel
Gaga-Inspired Accessory Shoots
The 'Moonblinked' Ben Trovato Exclusive is Edgy and Avant-Garde
Spirited Group Snapshots
The Vogue Italia July 2012 Meisel Editorial Displays Multiple Models
Edgy 50s-Inspired Photoshoots
The L’Officiel Paris 'Ex-fan des 50s' Editorial Stars Estelle
Tribal Raver Fashions
These Tom Van Der Borght Designs are Fiercely Florescent
Monochromatic Beachy Menswear
Tourne de Transmission 2013 Collection Feels Like Paradise
Eccentrically Rugged Outerwear
The Supreme Fall/Winter 2012 Collection is Effortlessly Cool
Candid Presidential Photography
Barack Obama by Terry Richardson is Revealed After Win
Modern Geisha Portraits
The Drive Ben Trovato Editorial is Haute and Hazy
Planet-Like Bubble Photography (UPDATE)
Jason Tozer Captures Iridescent Cosmic Images
Moody Woodland Editorials
Walden by Jessica Klingelfuss Tells a Colorful Native Story
Lumberjack Chic Runways
The Duckie Brown Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Plaid-Obsessed
Smeared Aerial Photography
Matt Molloy’s Sky Photography Shows Beauty Through Haziness
Tribal Tattoo Couture Campaigns
The Sass & Bide Playman Resort12 Resembles Stylishly Drawn Ink
Fanciful Foreigner Photoshoots
The Vogue Us July 2012 'Brazilian Treatment' Editorial is Animated
Retro Beach Polaroids
Hot Fun in the Summertime by Emman Montalvan is Wild and Free
Distorted Timeline Photography
Jay Mark Johnson Captures Images That Emphasize Time Over Space
Funny Fake Gun Photoshoots
The Vogue Paris 'New York' Editorial Stars an Adorable Milla Jovovich
Wooded Violet Shoots
The Soley by Cecy Young Portrait Series is Edgy and Elegant
Op Art Menswear
The MariusPetrus Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Optically Ornate
Mountain Climbing Tribal Fashion
The Wild Ones by Nathaniel Pierce is Face Painted and Fabulous
Serene Sweet Tooth Editorials
The Sugar High Design Scene Exclusive Highlights Pastels
Quixotically Patterned Editorials
Vision Quest by Peter Lindbergh for Vogue Us March 2012
Sandy Sun-Drenched Shoots
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Day Dream' Editorial is Innocently Romantic
Retro Blond Hairstyles
The Editorial by Fredrik Wannerstedt for Tush is Sophisticatedly Vintage
Natural Hair Photoshoots
Glenford Nunez's ‘The Coiffure Project’ Celebrates Beauty
Edgy Eastern Editorials
Marina Jamieson for BMM Magazine is Exotically Seductive
Post-Lecture Blackboard Photography
Momentum by Alejandro Guijarro Symbolizes the Chaotic World
Playfully Salacious Photoshoots
The FASHIONTREND Magazine Issue 27 Editorial Stars Olga Rakhova
Retro Nuclear Family Lookbooks
The GANT by Michael Bastian SS 2012 Editorial is 60s-Inspired
Haunting Iridescent Captures
Mikko Lagerstedt Takes His Nature Photography to the Next Dimension
Zoo Habitat Photography
The Captive Landscapes Series Captures International Animal Enclosures
Haute Playground Photoshoots
The Vogue Italia July 2012 'Collections' Editorial Is Playful
Eclectic Tech Ensembles
The Oyster Magazine #97 Editorial Stars a Nonchalant Marihenny Rivera
Cotton Candy Coif Captures
The Michael David Adams' 'Beauty School Dropout' Series is Super Sweet
Geometric Tribal Accessories
The Brante Summer 2013 Collection Houses Brazilian Leather Goods
Playful Parisian Catalogs
The Yazbukey Autumn/Winter 2012 Collection is Bold and Retro-Infused
Depressing Scenario Photography
The 354 Photographers Box Project Replicates Disturbing Imagery
Venice Beach Lookbooks
The Car Mar Spring 2012 is Relaxed and Romantic
Woven Hair Mask Photography
The 'Highness' Photo Series Combines Fashion and Tribal Elements
Retro Duo Fashion Films
The 'Living is a Gamble' Video by Graham Dunn is Carefree
Glamorized Tribal Editorials
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Look, But Don't Touch' Shoot Stars Farah Holt
Silver-Haired Queen Photoshoots
The Ground Magazine 'The Throne' Editorial Stars Tabea Koebach
Mishmashed Boho Fashion
The Free People July 2012 Lookbook Features Karlie Kloss
Soft-Hued Beauty Editorials
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Pastel Spring' Photoshoot is Colorfully Quirky
Sharply Sheer Lookbooks
The Friend of Mine Autumn/Winter 2012 Collection is Sleek in Shape
Kaleidoscopic Jungle Tees
Marcelo Burlon Designs Kaleidoscopic Rave Inspired T-Shirt Collection
Figure-Exposing Advertorials
The Christian L’enfant Roi Spring/Summer 2013 Campaign Conceals
Woman Warrior Editorials
The Marie Schmidt Step Ahead Shoot is Artful and Edgy
Androgynous Ensemble Catwalks
The Extinct FW 2012 Collection is Refined and Ambiguous
Cooly Cultured Fashion
The Nathalia Oliveira Elle Brazil Editorial is Full of Ladylike Attitude
Glamorously Blurry Editorials
The D Magazine March 2012 Photoshoot Stars Valeria Dmitrienko
Tribal Goddess Captures
Earth Child by Jeskaa Designs Connects with Mother Nature
Gritty Tousled Hair Shoots
The Nina Savic Noir Editorial is Full of Mysterious Shadows
Foliage Framed Photography
Benoit Paille LSD Shows the Underside of Canopies
Witchy Violet-Haired Lookbooks
The Great Depression Autumn/Winter Collection is Seance-Chic
Bohemian Cowgirl Editorials
The Vogue Turkey May 2012 Photoshoot Stars Rodeo-Ready Aline Weber
Detailed Decaying Photography
Matthias Haker's Images Feature Decrepit Spaces
Patterned 90s Menswear
Anne Galan Shoots Hip Hop-Inspired Outfits for Wrong Magazine
Furry Floral Editorials
The Fashion Gone Rogue ‘Strictly Romantic' Shoot is Darkly Ele
Eccentrically Patterned Runways
The Jean-Charles de Castelbajac Fall 2012 Collection is Vibrant
Eccentric Avian Editorials
The Numeo France Like A Bird Photoshoot is Fowl-Themed
Intensely Simulated Editorials
The Singles Korea July 2012 Park Photoshoot Showcases Digital Sets
Ethereal Balloon Beautorials
The 'Childhood Dream' Ben Trovato Exclusive is Childlike
Thrift Store Ensemble Runways
The Stolen Girlfriends Club Spring/Summer 2012/2013 Collection
Serengeti-Inspired Fashion
The Bernhard Willhelm Spring/Summer 2012 is Wild and Energetic
Gritty Girl Band Photoshoots
The Vogue Japan Sharif Hamza Editorial is Music-Minded
Retro Rockstar Revival Fashion
Sterling Clairmont Turns up the Heat for Fashion Gone Rogue
Quirky Animalistic Lookbooks
The AY Not Dead Winter 2012 Collection is Edgy and Effortlessly Cool
60s Sweetheart Portraits
The Crystallized Fiora Fashion Story is Retro-Inspired
Entirely Embedded Editorials
The Vogue Korea June 2012 Park Photoshoot Features Enclosed Snapshots
Mythical Journey Photography
'At the Back of the North Wind' Is an Artist's Search for Hyperborea
Contemporary African Catwalks
The Ana Locking Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Culturally Chic
Effervescent Cityscape Photography
Chris Eayres’s ‘BY-PASS_NY’ Heartbeat Art Giv
Wonderfully Woolen Tresses
Louise Walker 'Wooly Head' Combats Bad Hair With Knitwear
Ornate Champion Catalogues
The Versace Menswear Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Over-the-Top
Glam Rural Editorials
The 'Sunshine State' Ben Trovato Exclusive is Countryside-Chic
Photography-Focused Currency
Shantanu Starick is Travelling Penniless Using the Pixel Trade
Modern Beachy Tie-Dye Fashions
The Océé Collection Features Stunning Looks for the Beach
Desert Diva Captures
This Coco Rococo Series Showcases Haute Hairstyles
Girly Stay-at-Home Shoots
The 'Lonely' Ben Trovato Exclusive by Virginie Dubois is Dreamy
Edgy WASP Fashion
The Vogue Brazil ‘Preppy com Attitude' Editorial Stars Annabelle Dex
Rebellious Nomad Lookbooks
The 'Us Versus Them' 2012 SS Editorial is a Sandy Adventure
Quirky Clashing Fashions
The Annemara Post Glamour Spain Editorial is Fearlessly Experimental
Intriguing Industrial Shoots
The Retroactive Elle Magazine Editorial is Outrageously Glam
Dapper Urbanite Lines
Public School’s Spring/Summer 2013 Apparel Merge Neat and Gritty Looks
Tribal Dubstep Films
Silver Lining Pictures Combines African Culture with Ethereal Film Effects
Mariachi-Inspired Editorials
The Vogue Italia 'Glam Italiano' Photoshoot Stars Linda Evangelista
Musician Impersonating Editorials
The Let's Party With Glamour France Story is Pop Culture-Infused
Playful Dancer Portraits
The I Heart Tokyo That Dancin' Feeling Editorial is Free-Spirited
Hair Sculpture Editorials
The Hairy Spring/Summer Issue of Garage Magazine
Fanciful Wilderness Photoshoots
The Travelers New Gypsy Generation Editorial is Whimsical
Eccentric Coif Creations
This Paco Peregrin and Kattaca Series is Weird and Wonderful
Ombre Weather-Proof Styles
The Aiden Weaver Exhibitionist Collection Fuses Form with Function
Sophisticated Siren Portraits
The Annie by Clara Copley Editorial Pays Homage to Old Hollywood
Rainbow-Haired Punk Editorials
La Fibre Artistique for Vogue Paris September 2012 is Badass
Ethnically Printed Editorials
A Perfect Guide's 'Celebration of Pattern' Fashion Story is Ornate
Haute High School Editorials
The Heartbreak High Photoshoot is Upscale Yet Juvenile
Literally Rocking Editorials
The Elle Sweden A Mighty Wind Photoshoot Incorporates Music
Creepy Wilderness Captures
The Vlad Savin 'Pagan Love Song' Photoshoot is Notably Eerie
Sci-Fi 80s Silhouettes
The Adrian Sahores Document Journal Editorial Fuses Retro with Modern
Reimagined Renaissance Photoshoots
The 'CEXN Accessories' Series is Dark and Graceful
Gorgeous Gaga-Inspired Looks
The Primo Tacca Neto 'Etnias' Series is Fabulously Flamboyant
Gender-Bending Cosmetic Captures
The Vivo Antonio TUSH Editorial is Androgynous
Award-Winning Altruistic Fashion
Afia is a Chic Women's Clothing Line Sourced and Sewn in Ghana
Retro Redhead Editorials
Coiffure De Paris June 2012 Showcases Savvy Hairstyles
Outlandish Glowing Menswear
The Jon Sofferud Master Collection is Far From Traditional
African-Inspired Apparel
The Batik Print Shorts by Wren are Fair Trade and 100% Cotton
Faceless Gothic Portraits
The Nightingale Vulture Editorial Has an Eerie Appeal
Dispassionate Celeb Editorials
Flaunt Magazine 'The Professional' Photoshoot Stars Chloe Moretz
Retro Collage Catalogs
The Prada Fantasy Spring 2012 Lookbook is a Vintage Mosaic of Images
Two-Faced Fashion
The Bernhard Willhelm Autumn/Winter 2012 Collection Presents Wild Hairstyles
Couture Crucifix-Bearing Captures
The Dustin Damron Santa Maria Editorial Highlights High Fashion
Goth-Chic Catalogs
The Franziska Michael Autumn/Winter 2012 Lookbook is Artfully Edgy
Tribal Queen Jewelry
The Bead Fringe Bib Necklace by MacKenzie Anderson is Authentically Ethnic
Seaside Gentleman Garments
The Louis Vuitton Pre-Spring 2012 Collection Showcases Oceanic Elegance
Overtly Embellished Attire
The Bernhard Willhelm Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is the Eccentric
Sun-Soaked Seaside Lookbooks
The Desigual SS 2012 Editorial is Sweetly Exotic
Individuality-Inspiring Fashion Shorts
The Alexander Wang F/W 2012 Menswear Video Features Celebs
Full-Length Pant Outfits
The Vicktor & Rolf 'Top Belt Jumpsuit' is Extremely High-Wasted
Solemn Soul-Piercing Portraits
Markus Jans Photoshoots Channel Emotion and Character
Vibrantly Visceral Festival Shoots
This Antonio Gibotta Photography Captures Energy
Zig-Zag Boot Soles
The Bernhard Willhelm x Camper SS12 Collection is Bold and Colorful
Crazy Cyclopean Coifs
The Biglilkim Eyeball Hairdo is Both Creative and Creepy
Vintage Photography Overhauls
The Notalgia Book by Prokudin-Gorskii Adds Color to Retro Images
Bohemian Band Catalogs
The Pretty Green 2012 Fall/Winter Video Lookbook Defines Rock n' Roll
Vivid Tribal Pictorials
Namsa Lueba Photographs African Identity Through Western Eyes
Chic Beverage Branding
Maison Kitsune X Pernod Absinthe Matches Marketing with Fashion