Monochrome Aztec Print and Bright Yellow

Hello Fam,

Right now, AZTEC print is IN!!! and today’s post is going to be centered on its origin.

The inspiration of fashion comes from things we can’t even imagine. 

From tree barks to insects, fashion is inspired by the bizarre and the new.

Ancient civilizations and their cultures too have been a great influence on fashion and given rise to distinct trends. 

Tribal prints or Aztec print is one of such trend that is making the rounds and has caught on as one of the hottest trends of the year. 

Aztec is a tribal group that originated from Mexico and wore clothes that primarily consisted of zig-zag lines which is similar to the modern version of Aztec we see today. 

These zig-zag patterns in black and white, monochromes and colourful prints are so different and breathtakingly fresh.

Maybe it’s our usual crave for ‘something old’ or the usual fashion rush anyhow, the Aztec print has become the ‘style du jour’.

Brands like Zara, Mango, Asos, Urban Outfitters and many others have collections exclusively dedicated to Aztec print too, which are doing great.

The hottest trend of the season, Aztec print can make you look instantly trendy. A street side flair with a cultured edge, Aztec print gives you a dreamy feel of the far-off and ancient lands. 

Check out knonyekouture's previous post on the famous Aztec print pencil skirt paired with a black chiffon top HERE .

 

Now before I bore you with History, Here’s one way to rock the Aztec Print:

Aztec print pencil skirt with a long black zipper (from waist to slit) behind, a bright yellow chiffon top paired with a black belly-belt, a black open-toed boots and a red bag.

Bright yellow chiffon Top: KnonyeKouture

Aztec Print Pencil Skirt:    KnonyeKouture

Belt:                                Random Store

Shoes:                             Bamboo

Bag:                                Fashion Star

Neckpiece:                      Random Store

How to wear:

1.    Pair Aztec print with other textures like chiffon (Like the pictures above)

2.   Pair with denim (Jackets, Tops, jeans, etc).

3. Add a splash of colour (bright coloured garment) on monochrome Aztec print.

Basically, mix and match Aztec prints and colours but balance bright colours with subtle, pale or neutral colours and you'd be good to go!!!

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Have a fabulous day.

Cheers. 

Xx

KNONYEKOUTURE featured in METROGYPSIE's Nigerian Designers Work Style Week

Hey Fam,

As you all know by now, Stephanie Okafor (METROGYPSIE) is a blogger, a work-style fashion guru, a friend and a huge source of encouragement and inspiration.

She loves the finer things in life, a worker, a traveler and lover of good good good music *laughs*.

I have featured her briefly on this blog previously (Find links HERE and HERE) and she’s featured me on her blog quite a lot of times (Find links HERE, HERE and HERE).

Today’s post is a fragment of her post on: Nigerian Designers Work Style Week where she totally pulled-off two of Knonyekouture’s designs in different combinations amongst other seasoned designers like:  Ayaba, Chechi Arinze, Tiannah Styling and Itunu Fabrics.

(Find link to the post HERE)

Find pictures below:

Ankara Top with a slanted ‘V’ neckline, full peplums and Skirt with a waist to hem zipper and a 5” slit in front paired with a huge green bag and a pair of open-toed green pumps.

Bag:          Celine
Shoes:      Pamars

 

 

Sequinned Top paired with the Ankara Skirt as described above, a clutch and a pair of black alligator sandals.

Top:                   Mssguided
Sandals:            Topshop
Clutch:              TKMaxx

 

 

 

Ankara Full Flared skirt with belt holes and  side pockets paid with a sleeveless denim buttoned up top, a black bag and a pair of black pumps.

Bag:          Louis Vuitton
Shoes:      New Look
Top:          Random Store

 

 




Ankara Full Flared skirt with belt holes and  side pockets paid with an orange crop top, an orange sling bag and a pair of yellow sandals.

Orange Crop Top:      Topshop
Orange Purse:           Camden Town Market
Yellow Sandals:          Guiseppe Zanotti

 

 

 

Isn’t she simply gorgeous and fabulous? 

What’s Your Favourite Look?

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Xx

Giveaway - Grand Prize Winner (Giveaway Skirt #4): Ebele

Hey Fam,

Miss. Ebele Udeozor was gracious enough to let us feature her in the penultimate post on DIY: How to make a skater skirt. Find link: HERE

Some of the #AnkaraSkaterSkirtGiveawayWinners came through with their pictures as stated in the terms and conditions for entering the draw but the others are yet to respond.

The Grand Prize winner (My sister) took forever to send hers after constant reminders so i had to literally force her to get dressed and then took some pictures of her myself. lol. I hope to post pictures of the others as soon as they respond.

Winner:       Ebele Udeozor (@Shelarh: IG)

Prize:          Ankara Skater Skirt #4 (Animal Print)
Occupation: Works at IHVN, resides in Abuja.
Interests:   Cooking, Karaoke, Charity and Dancing.
Top 1:         Influence
Top 2:         Qupid

Skirt:          Knonyekouture

Neckpiece:   Random Store

Shoes:         Aldo

Ebele Udeozor

Thanks for the beautiful pictures sis.

Leave a comment or two for inquires or whatever.

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Cheers. 

Xx