Talk about tribal energy; the January 2014 Vogue Accessory 'African Visions' editorial is colorful, vibrant, boisterous and takes on afro-fusion perfectly.
Featuring the latest in accessories from chunky-layered bangles to bold, multi-colored Maasai necklaces and glasses ornamented with delicate flowers to ones of iconic significance and craftsmanship, the January 2014 Vogue 'African Visions' is fierce.
With accessories by Dolce & Gabbana, Persol 9649, Prada, Versace and Burberry, the editorial is decked out with models in turbans photographed with kaleidoscopic backgrounds and loud African prints.
Styled by Enrica Ponzellini and photographed by Lucia Giacani, the duo set the tone perfectly giving the editorial an embellished, elegant and contemporary feel -- and of course, a lot of drama with the tribal makeup and colorful feathers.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Bold-colorful-accessories
- There is an opportunity for brands to create bold and colorful accessories that take inspiration from African tribal energy.
- Afro-fusion-fashion
- The afro-fusion trend presents an opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate vibrant African prints and tribal elements into their designs.
- Embellished-contemporary-editorials
- There is a market for embellished and contemporary editorials that showcase dramatic tribal makeup, colorful feathers, and intricate accessories.
Where This Applies
- Fashion-accessories
- The fashion accessories industry can capitalize on the demand for bold and colorful accessories inspired by African tribal energy.
- Fashion-apparel
- Fashion brands can tap into the afro-fusion trend by incorporating vibrant African prints and tribal elements into their apparel designs.
- Fashion-photography
- There is an opportunity for fashion photographers and magazines to create embellished and contemporary editorials that feature dramatic tribal makeup, colorful feathers, and intricate accessories.
