BASTET LOVES…Fashion!
Ancient Kemetians never passed up a chance to get dressed up! Now, as in our ancient past, African traditions still uphold this ideal of ceremonial dress and adornment. From linens to jewelry to makeup, Kemetians valued showing up looking their best!
Ancient Kemetic attire is still favored today for its regal and ceremonial appeal. Designers draw on these past designs to bring glamour and class to their clothing lines. To this day, very few designs rival that of the ancient Kemetic culture. See here at the Zuhair Murad Spring Summer 2020 Fashion Show: http://www.zuhairmurad.com/en/couture-ss-20.
Zuhair Murad Couture Spring 2020
Zuhair Murad Couture Spring 2020
Zuhair Murad Couture Spring 2020
Zuhair Murad Couture Spring 2020
Kerry Washington in Zuhair Murad Couture Spring 2020
Tracee Ellis Ross in Zuhair Murad Couture Spring 2020
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African women honor the clothing of their ancestors by incorporating Kemetic design into modern styles and creating fashion shows to display the beauty of that time.
Also important to Kemetic fashion are African hairstyles, which complemented the clothes and served as intentional statements of courage, tradition and love in ancient and modern times.
As Black women continue raising awareness about their African heritage and fighting for equity, they show how fashion plays a pivotal role is sharing about their experiences. Search and you’ll find fashion shows, boutiques and music videos incorporating the love of Kemetic fashion!