Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 214 Imitation they say is the biggest form of flattery, why work so hard like a mad scientist trying to bring something new under the sun when in actual fact there is nothing really new under the sun. Why the many quotes? Some may call it a spoof or simply imitation whiles others may think cheap job done. The latest trend we observed in some African fashion industry, at times is a take on a western popular brands, logo, and popular vision for their collection, redesigned with an African symbol, market etc. Or once in a while a popular outfit from your favourite collection remade using an African wax print material, then commercialization begins. More Articles You Would Love PICS: Lupita Flaunts Her Emmy Award Trophie For Her Book ‘Sulwe’ Encouraging Black Girls To Love Their Skin PICTURES: Omotola Celebrates Her Birthday In Style With Joselyn Dumas, Becca And Other EXAMPLES OF THIS SPOOF IS AS FOLLOWS: Kayobi clothing’s visionary and revolutionary t-shirts which depicts Kwame Nkrumah and Nelson Mandelas head with eyes covered seems as a direct replica imitation of PRAY FOR PARIS t-shirt of a pharaoh head with eyes covered, released earlier before the KAYOBI tee. Also the Nigerian t-shirt House Kingdom tee whose last years release seems as a direct inspiration of Ricardo Tisci Givenchy star at-neck-Tshirt and Versaces Medusa head t-shirt. Clove clothing’s caps based in Ghana which features an all African print cap with an adinkra symbol is also seems as an inspiration of SUPREMES floral print cap. In my opinion, I honestly think this is a good and smart move since most Africans are obsessed with western brands and are more likely to wear stuff which has that urban western effect, not withstanding the material it was made of really. I will surely continue this Story in another post of how African brands are being inspired by western popular brands. clovefashionghanaian brandshouse kingdomkayobi clothingmodelsrevolutionary t shirtsvisionary t shirts Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail ellisha boie CELebRiTY sTylist+fAshion REbEl+MYRRh and a student at central university college. More For You “There Is A Risk Europe Could Die” Macron Speaks Shortly After Losing Control... PICS: “A Bald Woman Knows Her Kingdom” Gorgeous Top African Model Ayen Monica... #OOTD: Rutie B Hits Us With A Perfectly Stylish ‘Break-Out-The-Norm’ Top & Down... Nigerian Designer Uduak & Asiko Artist Recreate Yoruba Mythology & Gods in Stunning... Trashy Rap Star ‘Megan The Stallion’ Is Being Sued By Her Camera For... #OOTD: Nigeria’s Prudential Atelier Shakes Up The Internet With This Astonishing Wedding Guest... VIDEOS: King Promise & Sarkodie Show Men How To Drip In Kente &... FCCPC Shuts Down Chinese Supermarket In Nigeria That Banned Nigerians From Entering VIDEO: Watch Exclusive Designs You Missed At The Just Ended SA Fashion Week... #OOTD: Shams Berry Merges Elegance & Sultriness in Magbrien’s Striking Bustier Ensemble Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.