African Inspiration

Roped chair by Rodrigo Almeida, Binta Armchair by Moroso at ICFF Intense African Decor

left: Boxing Kitty Fall 09 Line, Wafrica’s cross-cultural clothing line is comprised of traditional Japanese kimonos made from African fabrics.

Dramatic African textile by Vlisco

African vibrations are felt in home and fashion. At ICFF this week, the cultural exhibition is "Intense African Decor" and features African-inspired interior products such as the chairs above. In fashion, Boxing Kitty, Wafrica, and Vlisco textile company all feature African fabrics. Also see this post about the Spring 10 collections of Issey Miyake, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Givenchy, Eley Kishimoto, and Suno.

Spring 10: African Prints

Issey Miyake, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Givenchy, Eley Kishimoto, Suno
African prints have been trending for a few years now, and seem to be gaining steam with heavy hitters like Marc Jacobs, Givenchy and Eley Kishimoto using them generously in their Spring 10 collections. Lively mixed prints, jagged organic shapes, batiks, and colorful messy stripes are all looking playful and fun right now. Take a look at some more inspirational textiles on the Pattern People blog.