New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival  | April 29th-May 8th | New Orleans, LA 

This week-long festival in phenomenal NOLA offers you an opportunity to rock the best looks for seven days straight! Featured at this festival will be musical acts ranging from CeeLo Green as ‘Soul Brother #100’ in a James Brown Tribute to Ziggy Marley to Maze featuring Frankie Beverly. It is family friendly, and the line-up is insane. Try some of these suggestions to shut it down!  
 

Ladies, we want to make sure that you turn heads as soon as you enter and feel radiant while doing so. The best way to do that is to make sure you have a good mixture of flow and structure. Our ‘Rehema African Print Maxi Dress’  in Blue Mandala screams New Orleans Jazz fest. It gives you a tight fit at the top and flow at the bottom. Tie the sash to cinch your waist at your liking and throw on either some super casual sneakers or a comfortable pair of sandals. Our versatile ‘Aniyah African Print Button-Up Shirt Dress’ is another must have for festival season because it can be dressed up or down, or even worn open as a light jacket. It comes in 3 lovely prints – Cool Blue Adire, Mauve Plum Mudcloth, and Light Blue Pink Iris. Add some simple jewelry, a neutral lip, and toss on a complimentary patterned crossbody bag and you will be ready to go. Add some simple jewelry, a neutral lip, and toss on a complimentary patterned crossbody bag and you will be ready to go.  

Fellas, you need to be equally as eye-catching so may we suggest our ‘Deion African Print Short Sleeve Button-Up Shirt’ in Light Blue Pink Iris. Pick your favorite pair of light washed denim to match. Keep in mind the NOLA sun. The darker the colors, the more absorption of heat. If you want to keep the eclectic look going, throw on some Birkenstocks or the classic Adidas Stan Smiths. Keep your sunscreen on deck at all times.  
 

Afropunk | May 20th-22nd | Miami, FL 

This year Afropunk is serving up its newest addition, Plant Afropunk Live Experience in Miami and we are going to make sure that you look the part. Afropunk is all about the eccentricity of the Diasporic people so might we suggest our ‘Talia African Print Stretch Woven Skinny Pants’ in Black Red Kente ladies? This style is great for a dressed up look with heels but for this occasion pair this with an old graphic concert tee, big earrings, the perfect geometric sunnies, and some sneakers that you won’t mind getting dirty (accentuate the ankles with a simple ankle bracelet to tie it all together). Guys, our ‘Ibrahim African Print Traditional Shirt’ in Brown Black Adire will set you apart. Pair with a darker denim and the perfect sneaker. Gold bracelets and/or accents will make this look pop.  
 

The Governors Ball | June 10th-12th | NYC 

If you are ready to party, be carefree, and get loose, then you will be enjoying Governors Ball music festival in the Big Apple come this June. They will have everyone from the likes of Kid Cudi, Jazmine Sullivan, J. Cole, Halsey, Jack Harlow, and YG so you know what that means? You have to be able to move, dance, and jump around.   

Insert some of our athleisure pieces to have you fully equipped for a good time. Ladies, our ‘Anaya African Print Zip-Up Crop Top’ and ‘Sise African Print Leggings’ both in Navy Gray Adire give you the perfect combo of comfort and style. Add a bold lip and your favorite ‘around the way girl’ hoops and be on your way. Guys, the ‘Faraji African Print Color-Blocked Joggers’ and ‘Tumo African Print Color-Blocked Unisex Zip-Up Hoodie’ both in Navy/Cream Maroon Kente make for the most comfortable festival attire. Throw on a simple white or black tee and you are good to go. Don’t forget your sunnies!  
 

Odunde | June 12th | Philly  

According to their site, Odunde is the largest African American street festival in the United States! So just like a beautiful love story, our African Print pieces will marry perfectly with the vibe. We even have something for the kids too! Ladies, we want to see you shine in our ‘Atunbi African Print One-Shoulder Jumpsuit’ in either Light Blue Pink Iris or Mint Tan Mudcloth from our latest Spring collection. This staple piece can be dressed up or down depending on how you are feeling.

Fellas, we think you will look so dapper with our ‘Dubaku Men's Traditional African Top’ in White. Personalize these pieces with simple staple jewelry and browse the vendors at the festival. For the littles, check out our ‘Haji African Print Applique T-shirt’ in Black Red Kente.  
 

Essence Fest | June 30th - July 3rd | New Orleans, LA  

Ok now this one is for our ladies. Essence Fest is all about Black woman empowerment and we have a couple of head turning options for you starting with our ‘Deja African Print Stretch One Shoulder Dress with Cut-Out’ in Cool Blue Adire or Mauve Plum Mudcloth. This is the perfect place to throw on your cute heels, statement jewelry and day bag.

Our ‘Kimiya African Print Faux Wrap Skirt’ in Black Red Kente is another stunner! Pair this with an off the shoulder top and you are good to go.  

Rolling Loud | July 22nd-24th | Miami, FL  

Ye, Bia, Future, Lil Durk, Saweetie, Kendrick Lamar… shall we go on? Rolling Loud is going to be one for the books and your fit should be too! Fellas, our ‘Olu African Print Button-Up Mandarin Collar Shirt’ in Mauve Plum Mudcloth will get you right! Ladies, the ‘Alikah African Print Color-Blocked Applique T-shirt’ in Black Red Kente will be your best friend when paired with some ripped denim shorts and flats. Keep in mind that you will be moving so give yourself room to get comfortable.  

Lollapolooza | July 29th-August 1st | Chicago, IL 

One of Chicago’s largest music festivals is back and there is something for everyone on the line up including Willow, Jazmine Sullivan, Metallica, Doja Cat, J.Cole, and Coi Leray. Our ‘Lamia African Print Bell Sleeve Wrap Dress’ in Purple Orange Kente gives you room to dance along while still cinching your waist to create a great shape for the ladies. Or if you’d prefer a pant option, we’d recommend our ‘Jemila African Print High-Waisted Pants’ in Mint Tan Mudcloth or Mauve Plum Mudcloth paired with a form-fitting crop or bodysuit.

Guys, we got you covered in our ‘Idi African Print Applique T-shirt’ in Black Red Kente. But our ‘Olu Short Sleeve Mandarin Button-Up African Print Shirt’ in Black Brown Geometric also gives off festival vibes. 

Made In America | Sept 3rd-4th | Philly  

To round out the summer, this Jay Z curated music festival is delivering genres from hip-hop to electronic. This means that you need to be ready for anything and everything. Guys, pair your favorite denim pants or shorts with our ‘Awujo spfraidersoccercamp TRIBE Hoodie.’ We want you to be as comfortable as possible because there is no telling what kind of amazing experience you will have.

Ladies, a cute pair of gray joggers, low sneakers, and a graphic tee and one of our head wraps, particularly our ‘African Print Head Wrap/Scarf’ in Blue Navy Mudcloth, will set your look off.  

Be sure to enjoy yourself and be safe as the Spring and Summer festivals commence and your style speaks for itself! We can’t wait to see what you create with our African Print pieces. Tag us on Facebook and Instagram to show off your festival fits. 

• Essence Festival: July 5th - 7th
• Afro Punk: July 13th - 14th
• Curlfest: July 20th
• Lollapalooza: August 1st - 4th
• Made in America: August 31st - September 1st

Our Summer and Cape Town Collections embodies exactly what these audience members represent. Check out our break down of the must-have African print looks that are sure to have you festival ready!

Top 5 Festival Looks for Men

The Banjoko Joggers 

The Banjoko Unisex African Print Cotton Joggers make for the perfect culturally confident and chill look for your summer festivities. Rock the look with a plain white tee or solid colored top to complete the bold bottoms. They're ideal for the fashion-forward enthusiast on the go.

The Sefu Tank 

The Sefu Men's Print Tank Top in the green tortoise back takes traditional print to the next level! Rock the tank to a music festival or night out hanging with friends. Keep it casual with a pair of denim shorts or jeans and white sneakers to complete the look.

The Sadik Tee 

Our Sadik African Print Short Sleeve White Tee is made especially for the culturally confident gentleman. Rock the tee with jeans for an elevated casual look. The versatile tee is suitable for any occasion. Rep your roots in this multipurpose style!

The Debare Shorts 

The Debare Men's African Print Classic Fit Shorts gives a new meaning to cultural confidence. Stand out among the crowd at the roof top party rocking this uniquely bold look. Pair them with a white tee and sneakers for a polished yet laid back ensemble.

The Keyon Button-up Shirt 

Specially made for the fashion-forward gentleman, rock the Keyon Button-Up African Shirt, this summer. The versatile look can be paired with white pants or denim shorts. Make a statement this season in this culturally confident print.

Top 5 Festival Looks for Women

The Zina Shorts 

It's the staple that your summer wardrobe has been missing. Rock African print in style with our high-waist Zina Denim Shorts ideal for day parties, music festivals, and girls' trips. Complete the look with a solid colored crop top for the ultimate #summervibes.

The Farida Skort 

The versatile Farida Women's African Print Skort will be the highlight of your summer wardrobe. Rock the look for a casual excursion with friends or for a summer night out to a concert.

The Efra Romper 

Our Efra African print romper is the perfect piece to elevate your summer wardrobe. It comes with an attached sash that can be tied in the front or back as desired.

The Bunmi Top and Emi Skirt

Fit for the fashion-forward enthusiasts. The Bunmi Women's African Print Tie Front Crop Top scream AfroPunk and Coachella ready with the trendy top and its matching Emi Maxi Skirt with Slit. Who said that you can’t have the best of both worlds? Keep it traditional and stylish when rocking this fun classy look. 

The Serwa Dress 

Keep it cute and casual in our Serwa African Print Off-the-Shoulder Summer Dress, this season. It's the perfect outfit for your summer vacation and weekend getaway. Rock the laid-back look with sneakers or dress them up with sandals and strappy heels.

Have you considered a cultural experience?

Before you answer that, let me explain what's meant by cultural experience. We aren't talking about a museum membership, or tickets to the ballet - although those things are nice & readers in cities like Dallas can see exemplary performances by historically black companies such as the Dallas Black Dance Theatre - we’re talking music festivals, niche empowering summits, & parties with a focus on the celebration of the beauty & creative talents of all people of the African diaspora.

As they say in Cuba, todos tenemos un poco de Africano en nosotros, we all have a little African in us, so get in on the fun, or give the gift of it, with tickets to these cultural events. More than a chance to see a concert or hear a speaker, you’ll be supporting authentic engagement with people who, despite differences, show us all the sides of ourselves. Inspiring love.

EVERYDAY PEOPLE

Featuring collaborative events with institutions like Alvin Ailey (another historically black ballet company), the Art Basel festival in Miami, the Brooklyn Museum, & west coast hotspots like the Standard, Everyday People is the party of parties.

The brainchild of a small collective of creatives including Chef Roble, formerly of Bravo fame, the first Everyday People event was thrown in 2012, & since that time, they’ve gone international, hosting parties on islands including Cartegania & the Barbados, where you can expect to dance to some of the best DJ sets you’ve ever heard.

In addition to parties filled with beautiful creatives, wellness & charitable focused initiatives are hosted by Everyday People as well - although the best cultural experiences may arguably be the parties, where fashion, style, & music, merge for a unique expression; of the time & of the people.

Afro Punk

Nearly 13 years after the founding event, & most of us are familiar with Afro Punk. More than a network of festivals taking place globally in cities including London, Paris, Johannesburg, Brooklyn, & Atlanta, Afro Punk is also a publishing platform. A space for activism & art that serves that purpose. A continuation of the stated mission of the event:

...defining culture by the collective creative actions of the individual & the group. It is a safe place, a blank space to freak out in, to construct a new reality, to live your life as you see fit, while making sense of the world around you.

The perfect place to sport a spfraidersoccercamp piece, Afro Punk is also a land of varied styling techniques & handmade design come to play. A celebration of creativity on all fronts, where the attendees are owed nearly as much as the organizers for truly coming together - acting as the individuals who make up that collective; contributing as they consume a performance by an obscure favorite group, newly discovered art - in whatever medium - or an article or podcast episode on business. 

ESSENCE Festival

Bringing people from across the country & globe to New Orleans since 1995, the party with a purpose, extends itself through free offerings such as workshops on community and culture, entertainment, entrepreneurship, & includes optional activities such as a day dedicated to community service; giving back to the city that gives so much when welcoming the crowds each year, its people watching their home turn into a basis of empowerment, even as the city’s leadership does not always make decisions that empower them.

Of course it’s the major concerts & chance to party down Bourbon St. that Essence is known for, & taking the time to be continuous doesn't mean you won't have time to turn-up. Hitmakers like Missy Elliot & Janet Jackson are rocked the crowds in 2018. Are you ready for next year?

Let us know. Will you give the gift of cultural events this year?

And for a limited time, save 15% on these looks when you apply the code AFROPUNK at checkout.

Chic and stylish is what ladies will be able to find from our latest arrivals. From our popular African print shorts all the way to our fabulous African print dresses, the flyness doesn’t stop! Our African inspired fashion is well known for its comfortability, and that’s exactly what’s needed for all the fun taking place at AfroPunk.

Ready to represent your roots? Check out these must have looks for AfroPunk:

Our bestseller Makena in our Multicolor African print shorts and matching head wrap has “Do It for the Culture” written all over it! This wide leg short is accompanied by secret side pockets and can be paired with one of our new Kafi wrap tops.

The fabulous Karasi Romper in Blue Brown African print is bold and able to make a statement on its own. The hideaway pockets makes it easy to store your phone and other necessities while at AfroPunk. Add your favorite accessories and you’re good to go.

Looking for a cute dress? Our Halima spaghetti self-tie strap is the perfect African print dress for hanging out at the festival. The beautiful Yellow and Blue print is an attention grabber and the self-tie straps calls for easy adjustments.

One of our favorite pieces this season is our Dalila African Print Duster. It is a very versatile piece that can be paired with the matching Panya shorts, jean shorts, or a fitted short dress. It’s lightweight and can be worn either open or closed with the front ties.

Our Panya African Print shorts are ultra fun and can be paired with the matching Dalila Duster for a fabulous look! The shorts feature hidden side pockets and elastic on the back of the waistband for all day comfort and wearability. Glide around AfroPunk in this gorgeous and show-stopping piece!

Fellas, we know you need a few looks for AfroPunk, too! We’re known for our fashionable African print t-shirts and bold African print button up shirts. Our guys rave about how comfortable our men’s shirts are and how they’re able to effortlessly coordinate them with their style, so it should be easy to put your AfroPunk look together.

Ready to show your cultural pride? Check out our top picks below:

Keep it stylish in our popular Forrest Green African print Dashiki t-shirt. This look is an easy staple to any weekend look, especially for AfroPunk. Grab this Dashiki t-shirt, add your own style to it and you’re all set.

For the classic man, our Keyon button up shirt in African print Blue Tan is definitely a vibe. This style is so versatile, from both casual to a night out, which makes this an easy go-to look for the festival. Pair this Keyon button up with your favorite jeans or shorts to create a stylish look.

Stay calm, cool and collected with our Seun t-shirt in African print Navy Blue Tan. It’s simplicity makes a subtle, bold statement with the printed chest pocket and printed cuff on the sleeves. Our Seun t-shirt is a sure way to stay connected to your roots!

What better way to show off you pride at AfroPunk than rocking our Akono African Print Melanin tee! This shirt is a great conversation starter and gets you some street cred according to our customers. Stand out for all the right reasons in our Akono African Print Melanin Tee!

Command attention at AfroPunk in our Keyon African Print Button-Up shirt! The vibrant color will stand out from the crowd as you feel empowered representing your roots in a stylish way. Made with comfortable cotton Ankara fabric for all day comfort.

Which styles are you rocking to AfroPunk?