African prints have no doubt gained international recognition and acceptance. As African inspired outfits are not only worn by Africans but by all who finds inspiration in African Prints.
This trend infiltrated the mainstream in 2010 and has received a substantial presence in the fashion industry worldwide. . While Western and other non-African Fashion designers have incorporated African elements in their designs, this trend is identified by the use of African print fabrics, such as Ankara, and the embodiment of African themes in designer creations.