The African fashion trends that are discussed in the 21st century will be those that continue on from where they are currently heading. For instance, what has happened to the African head scarf? What about the multi-colored garlands that are the rage of the African continent? These and many other innovations and changes in the African fashion trends we observe today will continue on as long as there are afro braiding aficionados and as long as there is need for ethnic clothing.
As we watch these changes in the African fashion trends, we cannot help but be reminded of the beautiful stories told by the ancient women of the continent. The early African women were known for their beauty and intelligence and they adorned themselves with adornments, jewelry, garments and even hairstyles that were reflective of their culture. Their stories and the styles they wore were documented in the hundreds of songs and poems that were sung during the era of customary African music. If the women from the past can have a song written about them, surely these women have a story that could inspire our fashion trends today.
In this day and age when African women are leading the way in the African fashion world, one of the things many of us take for granted is that we follow the trends that are being set by the most intelligent and the most fashionable women of this continent. Of course, these women come from varied cultures so there is no reason why we should not try to look like all of them. So, if you want to be one of the trend setters, get ready to do some research on the many styles and the various ways in which these women choose to wear their hair.