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Your Guide to the Top 12 Black History Month Fashions

02/09/2017 09:23

Black History Month Feature

Black History Month is now in full-swing, and if you're anything like us, you're probably looking for the perfect garment to celebrate your heritage! That's why we put on our research glasses to find out which garments are the most popular this February. If you want to enjoy the colorful, vibrant style of Africa while reflecting your pride and heritage, this post is for you. So without further ado, here are the fashions!


#1 - Traditional Dashiki 

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Nothing gets you into the spirit of Black History faster than a traditional dashiki! In the 1960s, a time where African American cultural and political struggles were at an all time high, dashikis became popular among men and women who wanted to show their independence from Western culture. At a time when the acceptable fashion was conservative, neatly tucked shirts, the bright, bold colorful shirts, worn un-tucked, were a way for people to show pride in their African heritage. Order this dashiki here

#2 - Traditional Print Luxury Skirt Set 

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These traditional print skirt sets come in a variety of vibrant colors that are sure to capture attention no matter where you go. You can find out the unique history of traditional print styles here. To order this dress for yourself, click here.

#3 - Traditional Print Maxi Skirt 

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These vibrant maxi skirts are an easy way to celebrate your unique style this February. You can easily pair these with a black tank top or tee to have a statement-making look. Find the meaning of traditional print fabric here! To order this skirt for yourself, click here.

#4 - Children's Traditional Dashiki 

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Who says kid's can't be a part of Black History Month? Let the little ones enjoy the festivities and show off their African pride with these bright, colorful, comfortable dashikis. This is a great opportunity to share with your kids the history of the dashiki and let them learn more about their African-American heritage here. To order one of these dashikis, click here.

#5 - Men's Luxury Pant Set 

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Gold embroidery, intricate craftsmanship, and vibrant colors make these luxury pant suits a must-have for any man this February! Each comes with a matching kufi hat. Want to know the history of the kufi cap? Check it out here! To order this garment for yourself, click here.

#6 - Kente Dashiki 

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Enjoy the symbolism and lush beauty of African style with these kente dashikis. Each color of kente cloth has a unique symbolism and meaning in Africa. Find out what each color means here. To order this dashiki for yourself, click here.

#7 - Kente Umbrella Dress and Head Wrap 

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Elegance is yours when you slip into this gold-embroidered free-flowing kente dress. Flattering on any body type and with a comfortable feminine flair that will make you feel like a true African queen. To enjoy this dress's symbolism and meaning, check out this infographic on the meaning of kente cloth here. To order this dress yourself, click here.

#8 - Million Stone Lace Floral Skirt Set 

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Get ready to shimmer and shine in this intricately embroidered skirt set with a matching headwrap. Choose from black, gold, blue, or red! To order this skirt set for yourself, click hereclick here.

#9 - Grand Bubu Mudcloth Robe 

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You can't get more authentic than with this grand bubu from Mali, West Africa. Each of these bubus is completely hand-dyed, sewn, and painted using an age-old process. Find out more about how mudcloth is made and what it symbolizes here. To order this bubu yourself, click here.

#10 - Heart of Africa Dashiki 

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The Heart of Africa Dashiki features a traditional print in an eye-catching heart design. This dashiki is soft and roomy and helps you to declare your love of African history and the civil rights movement. Find out more about the importance of the dashiki here. To order this dashiki yourself, click here.

#11 - Mud Cloth Dashiki 

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This dashiki is completely hand-crafted out of hand-dyed, woven, and designed mucloth fabric. Each dashiki is created in Mali, West Africa, in the tradition that has been passed down for centuries of time. Each symbol has a meaning and often the colors as well. Find out more about the meaning and symbolism of mudcloth here. To order this dashiki for yourself, click here.

#12 - Embroidered Grand Boubou 

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This completely elegant boubou is hand-crafted from genuine hand-woven brocade fabric. It features dazzling gold embroidery and comes complete with a matching kufi cap. You can't find elegance like this made by a machine! Each boubou is hand-made in Ghana or Gambia. Choose from a variety of available colors here. To order this boubou for yourself, click here.