IMBO Magazine Issue 32 | Seite 112

F E AT U R E S B AC K TO B L AC K The popularity of a colourful, culturally rooted Afrikan fashion trend is bringing the best out of traditional weddings. 3 1 Saturdays is finally upon us and this means a lot of different things to different people – rest, parties and of course, WEDDINGS! If it’s been a while since you’ve seen a couple tie the knot, you’ll probably be surprised at how traditional African apparel has made a formidable comeback at these auspicious occasions. Award winning author/journalist, Adam Levin says by wearing clothes we “subconsciously interpret the weight, texture and story of a piece of cloth.” So, what does the reemergence of traditional gear actually mean? IMBO/ ISSUE 32/ '14 112