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Urban fashion trends have been around for the better part of a decade, and they don’t show any signs of going anywhere to soon. Instead, they seem to simply evolve; from the bright colors and bling bling accessories of the hip hop style to a more understated and profession urban fashion trend of today. When urban style first met hip hop culture in the 1980′s, the trend leaned toward bright, bold attention-getting garb that was particularly enticing to the African American and Latino cultures. Today, youth from all cultures are discovering the attraction of current urban fashion trends, as a way to break with the mainstream fashion with this teen fashion design and still fit in well in the academic and professional world.

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Don’t Forget Your Buzz Off Hat – Men’s Clothes For an African Safari

Packing men’s clothes for an African safari is really a very light affair. You would think that when packing for Africa, an international trip, you would need everything that was used by the great white hunters in the Tarzan movies. In reality, this is not the case at all. You are usually only allowed 25 pounds of luggage on your safari, so packing light is essential. Men actually like to wear the same clothes for several days while on safari. It has something to do with the Tarzan syndrome. Remember to pack very little clothing when packing men’s clothes for an African safari.

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There are five distinctive trends that went rampant in the 80s which are interesting enough for us to savor one by one here.

Hip hop fashion. ‘Hey guys, what you need are a little more hip, and a little more hop’. We were spellbound by the outfits and accessories sold at the best hip hop clothing stores and the background of this culture back in the retro years. Hip hop was a subculture by the African American that swept across the world as soon as it came out. The music and the clothing serve as part of the expression and attitudes of hip hop culture.

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A person who is interested in art, music or literature and lives in a very informal manner, ignoring the usually accepted ways of behaving is called Bohemian. In past bohemian way of living was not as common as it is nowadays. This type of bohemian clothing was more frequent with the gypsies of Asia and Africa but anyone can opt for it. Usually these dresses are very loose, some times called baggy. They are with long sleeves and the shirts are also very long.

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Are you fascinated with African culture? If so, one item you might be interested in is African dresses. Dresses from Africa show off the culture more than almost anything else. They highlight the many tribes of Africa and express the traditions of the people. Many different authentic African dresses are available. You might choose to collect them or display them. Or you might be interested in an African-style dress for your own closet. Let us show you where to purchase the types of African dresses you are looking for.

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Africa is a continent rich with diverse languages and people groups. The clothing styles of many African countries have a rich history going back thousands of years. These days you can see African-Americans choosing to enhance their style and celebrate their heritage by donning these garments. The designs of the clothes are one reflection of African culture, but the colors and symbols that decorate them are also important to understand.

African clothes that are made of the combined colors of red, gold and green represent the colors of the stripes of the Ethiopian flag. Also, black, green and gold combinations represent the colors of the African National Congress’ flag. Kente cloth is known for its brilliant colors and designs and this cloth is frequently seen as a symbol of the African continent.

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African Body Art – An Expression of Style, Beauty and Identity

African body art is used by men and women for various functions. They include but are not limited to festivals, feast celebrations, daily attire, beauty and force. They also differ from area to area.

The Maasai of East Africa apply body art on the celebration of the festival of the Moran or warrior. During this celebration, the warriors wear fabrics tied around their waists and beads around their chests. They also paint their legs white and their torsos with red ocher. They wear their hair in tiny braids also colored in red ocher.

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The heat of the African summer climaxes each year with the release of the hottest trends inspired by both local and international fashion gurus.

This year the ‘dark’ and mystical continent of Africa has leant her considerable appeal to the current fashion fads with tribal patterns, earth tones and colours that embrace the naked truth as headliners for this summer.

Although the bulk of the sizzling summer styles embrace the chic, emphasis has been put on the importance of conserving the planet with eco-friendly clothing getting the nod.

•Nude colours – gone are the days of black or white with even the shades of grey relegated to the trash. This summer’s trend is all about subtlety with the mono tone beiges coming out trumps. Fashion aficionados claim these refined shades add lustre to your skin and fragility to your frame.

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Many fashion designers have used as a source of inspiration, various native African cultures. From Egypt to South Africa, a powerful colored palette of different tribes and cultures coexist. But few of them really draw the attention of designers. With just a bit of imagination, any designer would create something trendy out of an archaic, simple but beautiful, clothing style. The tribes of Masai (or Maasai) are among those who draw the attention with their clothing.

Probably they are the most well known group from Africa. These semi-nomadic are famous for their warriors, body modifications and some sort of linen sheet. They use this sheet wrapped around the body in a specific way. They wear this apparel in bright colors, especially red, red with blue or different colored stripes.

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Travelers usually tend to ignore about what to wear on a safari, not knowing that this can ruin their safari. Having the right safari clothing will make your safari a memorable experience. Africa is a continent where by you need to know what clothes suits a country. It has its own tough conditions that may not favor your life if you have not made the right packing of clothes. Below are some of the rules to follow as you plan for your safari in Africa.

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