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BY Alice Otchere Johnson, 3:00pm August 09, 2018,

These Western clothes are definitely inspired by indigenous African fashion

by Alice Otchere Johnson, 3:00pm August 09, 2018,

These Western clothes are definitely inspired by indigenous African fashion

Beadwork

Take one look at the beadwork of the Emilio Pucci spring summer 2014 collection and it screams African beadwork. Although Pucci is known for vibrant colour, pattern and design in his work, that particular collection must have been inspired by African beadwork, especially that of the Maasai of Kenya and Tanzania.

These Western clothes are definitely inspired by indigenous African fashion

Emilio Pucci beaded heels

Last Edited by:Francis Akhalbey Updated: April 26, 2019

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