On the last Paris trip, I walked by a booth at the gianormous Puces de Clignancourt market and saw gorgeous African print fabrics used in decidedly western, kick it on a warm summer day, ways. The knee-length, a-line skirts were particularly compelling because they were #1. completely bright and cheery and a great alternative to mega-used gingham and neo-retro prints and #2. knee-length, a-line skirts.I left the booth without buying anything because #1. Tom's eyes glazed over at the thought of another knee-length, a-line skirt and #2. I am stupid.
So I was delighted to see these pieces by Artilugia on the CUT + PASTE shop. I love the unexpected ribbon and contrasting fabric on the VERY on-trend skirts, dresses, tunics and jackets. Artilugia is Spanish designer Ana Guerrero, who also has an etsy shop. She uses specially sourced Senegalese fabrics and doesn't repeat any design in the same pattern, so each piece is truly one of a kind.
For more information, the African Fabric Shop is a great site for an overview on different patterns and types of fabric. Support fair trade companies like this one!!!
All photos courtesy of CUTXPASTE
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