3 New Ankara Styles To Steal From JDC This Week

By JDC on Febuary 13, 2017

Presenting our ultimate weekly edit of Ankara styles to wear. If you love African prints and always on the hunt for some fresh outfit inspiration, leave it to us. With this edit, we’ll unwrap the best Ankara looks from Instagram that deserves a copy. From the styles that are guaranteed to add some smiles to your weekend wardrobe to how-to-wear guide, prepare to be inspired. After all, style steal is allowed. For this week, we have 3 looks for everyone. Keep scrolling to see them yourself:

If you need the top that is simultaneously modest and flirty and is guaranteed to win you some style points, this zip front Ankara top with artistic sleeves will be your hero. When in the mode to draw attention, leave the zipper ajar to reveal some skin or cover-up to channel your inner cool-girl.

The close up look:

The temps are at its peak this time around if you’re in Nigeria. Whether for evenings, weekends or beyond, this wear-anywhere Ankara culotte is a must-have right now.

Thinking of flying in style this 2017? This Ankara dress with wing sleeves will take you higher than you can imagine. Wear with wedge slippers for easy glamour or strut your pins around in heels to secure your elevated fashion moment.

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Sarah Burton's 3D hand-embroidered floral dresses stole our hearts

Valentines on the Runway! 6Love-Inspired Looks That Stole Our Hearts

Valentines on the Runway! 24 Love-Inspired Looks That Stole Our Hearts

FEBRUARY 13, 2017 07:36 AMby Jasper Dorey Chukwuebuka

Oh, that crazy little thing called love. Not only has it inspired rom-coms, Shakespearean dramas, and pop songs, but it has infiltrated fashion as well. Thanks to designers from Patrick Kelly to Hedi Slimane, it has long been possible to wear your heart on your sleeve, or chest, or around your neck: The cheery, rounded motif—rendered as a print, cut-out, or embellishment—perpetually shows up on looks that make one’s ticker beat faster. Others, like Yves Saint Laurent and Valentino’s Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli, like to spell things out: Just last week at Paris Couture Week, the Italian duo again proved its fluency in the language of romance with dresses rendered in the form of love letters that really delivered—and, naturally, made the audience swoon.

Ace Your Valentine’s Day Outfits With These Runway Inspirations

Whether you're planning a casual day out or are headed for an extravagant dinner date, these Spring/Summer 2017 runway looks will inspire you to take dressing for Valentine's Day up a notch.

#1: Do grown-up girly

From left: Jasper Conran Monique Lhuillier

Who says floral print dresses have to be humdrum? The rendition here by British designer Jasper Conran puts a new spin on floral embellishments with its nude-coloured midi. The waist ties on the other  two looks lend a feminine touch too. What we adore most: Their conservative mid-length cuts, which instantly injects a more ladylike appeal.

#2: Do sexy the modern way

From left: Altuzarra, David Koma, Michael Kors

David Koma’s cut-out jumpsuit is party-worthy, and the plunging neckline on the Michael Kors dress gives it a more sophisticated (and not frumpy) air. Altuzarra’s ruffled bralette, meanwhile, takes midriff-baring looks to a whole new level.

#3: Do boyish chic

From left: Alexander Wang, Burberry, Mulberry

Alexander Wang’s denim-on-denim look is great if you want to go down the androgynous route. Burberry keeps it simple with an oversized poet shirt, whereas Mulberry’s striped pyjamas-esque ensemble will put you in the mood for an intimate tete-a-tete.

#4: Do minimal

From left: Chloe, Mulberry, Noon by Noor

Ditch the bodycon dresses and go for clean-cut staples, like the billowy shirt dress, trench coat and slip seen above. The best part: They’ll last you beyond Valentine’s Day.

#5: Do retro

From left: Bottega Veneta, Dolce & Gabbana, Tome

Take on the ’70s trend with bright printed frocks, peter pan collared dresses and others with sweetheart necklines. You’ll look dressed up and ready to party all at once.