Its officially British Summer Time and while Manchester still feels rather autumnal, there is a distinctly tropical vibe on the high street. Large geometric shapes in the most vibrant hues can be seen gracing the rails of most retail giants.
The good news is that we have evolved beyond the generic 'Ethnic' or 'Tribal' as a one term fits all to refer to such prints. And the even better news is that everyone from Atmosphere to Zara is partaking. However if you are by any chance looking for the real deal. Here are just a few examples of what to look out for: -
"Dutch wax, Holland wax print, Chinle Pattern, Ikat print, Ganado pattern, Tapa print, Kente cloth, Shibori fabric, Aloha print and on and on and on..."
It doesn't matter if you're from Abuja or Aberdeen there are plenty of prints for everyone.
