I was recently alerted to Loud Culture (www.loud-culture.com), a UK based line of supremely feminine separates fashioned out of Ankara fabric:
Created by recent graduates Abi Fashesin and Ashley- Rae Tapping, the line combines vibrant African prints with everyday wear.
Though many contemporary design houses profess to do just that, Loud Culture asserts its own aesthetic with signature bustier bandeaus and tops, high waisted pants, and prim A-line dresses.
Prices range from £15 (approx $24) for a bowtie to £80 (approx $129) for a dress.
Check out the making of their lookbook here:
What do you think?
Cool Online Find or Been There Done That?
See more at www.loud-culture.com.
July 19, 2011 12:43 pm
looks exactly like a boxing kitten to me. still cute though.
July 19, 2011 12:43 pm
luuuv ittt
July 19, 2011 12:45 pm
cute!!
July 19, 2011 12:47 pm
@Claridge I was thinking the same thing!
July 19, 2011 12:56 pm
I loveeee this…I’m from the UK and I’ve never heard of this brand before..DOPE
July 19, 2011 12:57 pm
Very cute!! <3
July 19, 2011 1:01 pm
All I see is Boxing kitten..
July 19, 2011 1:05 pm
lovin the bras and high waists dress is cool too..Glad to see traditional fabric made in to something we can rock in the club!!!
July 19, 2011 1:09 pm
Who came up with the idea to mix leather with Anakara pure genius never seen anything like this before…Great post FashionBomb!!
July 19, 2011 1:13 pm
Fierccccceeeeeeeeeeee
July 19, 2011 1:14 pm
I have the prints and need a designer fashion house to feature this rare eclectic mosaic style I call reflections on fabric and models of course…the website http://www.socialartistgroup.org is just a tease.
I am looking to bring a revolution to the printed fabric scene soon!
July 19, 2011 1:15 pm
Whos marketing the brand..They need to get hold of Rhi Rhi..Could defo see her rockin this.
July 19, 2011 1:24 pm
Well done Ash and Abz… This is u two all over I know u two will go far..Nothing but different than whats out there proud of u x
July 19, 2011 1:36 pm
oh i would so rock this on vacation!
July 19, 2011 1:36 pm
I have to agree. Boxing Kitten kept popping up in my head. I do like the skirt though
July 19, 2011 1:42 pm
smh…i really don’t understand why people keep bringing up BOXING KITTEN!!! boxing kitten was not, is not and will never be the first to use ankara print with contemporary styles smh. Africans have been doing this wayyy before Boxing Kitten surfaced. Nonetheless, I like this collection.
July 19, 2011 1:44 pm
This is dopery..African print is major worldwide not just BK and LOUD… Smartest move anyone has ever done loving the high waisted knicks and buttons
July 19, 2011 1:47 pm
@NaijaVix I agree… Anakra fabric is traditional fabric used for decades so theres no comparision..Google Anakra and see what comes up… Cute collection ladies…I’m Ghanian and I love what you’ve done..
July 19, 2011 2:11 pm
isn’t this just a rip off/swaggering jacking boxing kitten…
July 19, 2011 2:22 pm
LOVE LOVE LOVE
July 19, 2011 2:24 pm
We should be embracing new talent.. Fresh young and couture like.. Too Cute
July 19, 2011 3:01 pm
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July 19, 2011 3:23 pm
I completely agree with you, NAIJA VIX.You can also get this made back home for like $20.00.
July 19, 2011 3:24 pm
It may be like Boxing Kitten, but at half the price AND they carry larger sizes. I’m sold.
July 19, 2011 3:24 pm
Cute line…I love it specially out here in Malibu need something like this – culture embracing- with a cute couture twist
July 19, 2011 3:27 pm
UK stand up – Well done
July 19, 2011 3:39 pm
African Prints! I love it.
July 19, 2011 4:07 pm
Concept is GREAT but deifinitely not original…I live in BK and as a designer myself I’ve either used the same concept or have seen it over and over….boxing kitten didn’t originate this…my mom used to make funky stuff like this for us back in the 80′s…and I’m sure she wasn’t event the first. Wont knock the work though…kudos for a super cute collection.
July 19, 2011 4:08 pm
Love love love this line. My first grown up paycheck will be fully devoted to this line, Jeffrey Campbell shoes and a Michael Kors bag….smh
July 19, 2011 4:35 pm
love love love!!! my designs are similar but edgier..cnt wait to gt my stuff out there and join the ankara massive!!! such an expressive and confident fabric to wear!
July 19, 2011 4:39 pm
Wow, loud indeed. Those prints are very beautiful, but not everyone will be able to pull this off.
July 19, 2011 5:27 pm
Thanx everyone for ur comments good and bad we are greatful.. Ankara fabric has been used for decades and after being forced to wear the prints to family functions, mixing the fabric with leather, velvet and buttons has worked and in the UK it’s got a buzz.. Fashion Bomb Daily have given us the platform for us to do this in the USA and we are forever grateful… If ur a new designer wanting advise feel free to hit us up..
Ash and Abz LOUDCulture
Like our page also if u have time x
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/LOUD/173571069367968
July 19, 2011 7:01 pm
Looks kind of like boxing kitten
July 19, 2011 7:19 pm
Hey girls just seen ur blog post on ur website.. Well done girlies.. NO it doesn’t look like BK its Ankra fabric which is common traditional fabric research Ankra fabric and educate urselves… Peace
July 19, 2011 7:20 pm
Londons fineeessst – Hope to c this at London Fashion Week!
July 19, 2011 7:38 pm
LOVE IT!!!Proud to be from the UK and Nigerian at that
July 19, 2011 8:11 pm
The answer to the question is Yes I do think this is a cool fashion find – This is the UK we’re talking about and props if this is selling out there 2. Over here there’s a few who have used African print I agree, including my mom but not like this. Its edgy and fly!
July 19, 2011 8:27 pm
Boxing Kitten Part 18.
July 19, 2011 8:46 pm
Sexy but cool..Definately work it on da beach #work
July 19, 2011 8:55 pm
Cute swag UK we in this!
July 20, 2011 4:05 am
I wouldn’t say it’s the case of boxing kitten. Ankara Fabric is used to make clothes. It was mainly used for evening wear back in the day. Now people are making it work worldwide with a variety of looks to rock day and night.
AFRICA IS IN FASHION!!
Loud Culture have defo got some fab pieces on board.
July 20, 2011 9:00 am
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July 20, 2011 9:21 am
Love it! Big up to the Sisters taking matters into their own hands. Will definitely support …ONE LOVE.
July 20, 2011 4:48 pm
Killa !!!!!! LOVE IT !!!!!!!
July 20, 2011 6:54 pm
This is very nice. Very polished and put together.
July 20, 2011 9:11 pm
looks like they copied right off boxing kitten
July 20, 2011 10:33 pm
UK stand up .Ankara fabric is doin its thing.How is this similar to Boxing Kitten..Appreciate some may not know about African Culture but I’ve never seen this concept with contemp fab b4!!
Cute collection and well done
July 20, 2011 10:35 pm
I can’t wait to finish my degree… Well put together and complimentary to the figure LOVE THIS
July 21, 2011 10:31 pm
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July 23, 2011 6:12 am
African meets Western. Loving it.
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