BANZA February 2016 Issue | Page 43

6 0 seconds with Lawrenda Adzomani What I love about African wear is that it can be altered to my standards. For example, when Karl Lagerfeld designs his cloth he has an image in his head which might not be fit for me, but African prints can be designed to our desires. Who I looked up to growing up was my cousins who were fashion designers that worked with African fabrics. Why I admire African wear is that it is unique and is beautiful when its done in a modernized way. For me, my African dresses are custom made. Last comment I would like to say let’s embrace our fabrics and prints. Each colour and pattern tell a unique story about our African heritage.