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Illustrations by Manuel Rebello

All illustrations by Manuel Rebello

Six Yards

"Six Yards: Guaranteed Dutch Design" is an exhibit that follows the evolution of African wax print from its roots in Indonesia through to its modern day use in fashion and art. The exhibit includes work from fashion designers such as Dries Van Noten and Marga Weimans, as well as artists like Yinka Shonibare, that have used wax prints in their work. The museum shop will also have a selection of textiles from notable wax print manufacturer, Vlisco, for sale for the duration of the exhibit. "Six Yards" is currently at the Museum voor Moderne Kunst Arnhem in Arnhem, Netherlands until May 7, 2012.

Credits: Yinka Shonibare, MBE, ‘Un Ballo in Maschera (A Masked Ball)’ 2004. Copyright the artist

Photo: Marc Pluim

Fashion Ilustrations by Marcela Gutiérrez

Beauty For The Sake Of Beauty. Inspired by a photograph by Mert & Marcus

Inspired on a photograph of Stella Tenant by Tim Walker

Inspired by a Mario Testino photograph of Carmen Kass

Illustration for Prada Flagship Stores.
All illustrations by Marcela Gutierez

New York Fashion Week Fall 2012- Tracy Reese

New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2012- Edun

The inspiration behind Edun's Fall 2012 collection was described as a girl who has "taken her punk rock roots on safari" on the show program. "Safari Punk" was a timely theme for a brand that has such close ties to Africa, not because of the safari element, or because of its co-founder Bono's musical background, but because of the largely overlooked punk scene in Southern Africa; the subject of a recently released documentary called Punk in Africa. In the  documentary, a musician says that what makes African punk different is that it's not just an imitation of punk from other parts of the world, but that there are distinctly African elements in African punk music. In this same way, Edun stayed true to its tough edgy aesthetic while re-interpreting the idea of an "African" print. Wauchob's talent for textile design was visible in beautiful graphic dresses, as well as knitwear, both done in interesting designs with bold rich colors. Edun is still a relatively young brand, but this collection is evidence that its creative team is coming in to its own and making Edun about more than just "clothes made in Africa".

All images: Joe Kohen/Getty Images North America

New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2012- SUNO