{"id":601,"date":"2018-06-03T21:50:20","date_gmt":"2018-06-03T21:50:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adiree.com\/magazine\/?p=601"},"modified":"2018-06-04T17:49:54","modified_gmt":"2018-06-04T17:49:54","slug":"dashiki-trends-at-new-york-fashion-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adiree.com\/magazine\/dashiki-trends-at-new-york-fashion-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrities in Dashiki Trends At New York Fashion Week"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Designer Ashley Alexis McFarlane brought a hint of African culture to New York runways <\/a><\/strong>with her boutique brand Omi Woods \u2013 formerly Asikere Afana. Her New York Fashion Week SS’ 16<\/strong><\/a> \u00a0collection features traditional Dashiki tops for men, in addition to Dashiki dresses for women.<\/span><\/p>\n

From the bosom of Beyonc\u00e9, to the chiseled backs of rap Oba (Yoruba word for King) Wizkid and other celebrities such as Chris Brown, Dashikis have made a stylish modern comeback and is hitting the runways. A style staple of the African past, the Dashiki has recently been filling the closets of the western world, popping up at music festivals and red carpets.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Beyonce<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Chris Brown<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The roots of McFarlane\u2019s designs however, go far deeper than the contemporary trend. Originally called ASIKERE AFANA (pronounced: ah.see.che.rey \u00a0ah.fawna), this brand is a sensual blend of African-inspired fashion, timeless trends and curated textiles. Made in Ghana with 100% cotton and fair trade. The meaning behind Asikere Afana translates into ‘sugar cane machete’ in the Akan Twi language. It is an ode to MsFarlene\u2019s Caribbean roots. Albeit stylish and on trend \u2013 hence the Dashikis – the brand is very much rooted in sustainability: supporting local seamstresses and manufacturers through the principles of fair trade.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Omi Woods (Asikere Afana) New York Fashion Week: Africa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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McFarlane continues to work towards developing West Africa as a hub for small-scale, sustainable and equitable clothing production for the globe; and keeping the West stylishly clothed and in trend too.<\/span><\/p>\n

Visit<\/span> www.omiwoods.com<\/a> <\/strong>for more info or follow her on Instagram and Twitter @omiwoods.<\/span><\/p>\n

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